Commonwealth Day 2023
Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 13 March bringing closer together 56 nations across five regions. The event was marked in London with a wreath-laying ceremony and a service at Westminster…
Commonwealth Flag for Peace
The Commonwealth has launched the Nations Flag for Peace initiative ahead of Commonwealth Day 2023, which will be the first presided over by His Majesty King Charles III. Commonwealth Day…
Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
Antigua and Barbuda plans referendum in wake of Queen’s death
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has reiterated his intentions to hold a republican referendum following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The nation gained independence in 1981, but…
Queen Elizabeth II has died
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 after 70 years of reign. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen died peacefully on the afternoon of 8 September at her Scottish estate,…
Secretary-General receives Gabon’s highest order
The Government of Gabon has bestowed the Commander of the Gabonese National Order of Merit upon the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. This is one of the country’s highest honours awarded…
Dazzling ceremony marks the start of the Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games officially began on 28 July with a spectacular opening ceremony held at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Birmingham’s multicultural history took centre stage as 30,000 spectators enjoyed a…