Young people in countries across the Commonwealth will raise a 鈥淔lag of Peace鈥 to celebrate and mark Commonwealth Day on March 13, 2023. The initiative is supported by the 糖心探花, the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, the Royal Commonwealth Society and Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster.
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Young people from across the Commonwealth to raise 'Flag of Peace' to mark Commonwealth Day
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Today it has been announced that the theme for Commonwealth Day 2023 is 鈥楩orging a sustainable and peaceful common future鈥.
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Commonwealth Day 2023 theme announced: 'Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future鈥
11 March 2024 to 11 March 2024
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Commonwealth Day will take place on Monday鈥11 March 2024, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe鈥 including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.
Commonwealth member states are being invited to support the Commonwealth of Nations Flag for Peace initiative across the Commonwealth ahead of Commonwealth Day 2023 which will be the first presided over by His Majesty King Charles III鈥 as King and Head of the Commonwealth. 聽
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Commonwealth launches Flag for Peace to celebrate 10th anniversary of Charter
Royal Family, Government representatives and dignitaries gather in London for the annual commemorative service at Westminster Abbey and Marlborough House
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Commonwealth Day 2022: Our Unity is Our Strength
2022 Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth
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2022 Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honouring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message of hope amid global challenges
14 March 2022 to 14 March 2022
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Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
2020 Commonwealth Day Message by the Secretary-General
2021 Commonwealth Day Message by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
2021 Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
Each year a theme is chosen for Commonwealth Day, which takes place on the second Monday in March. The theme informs events to mark the day and helps to guide activities by Commonwealth organisations throughout the year, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
This year Commonwealth Day will be celebrated on 8 March across the world in a series of virtual events, beginning on 7 March with a service at the UK鈥檚 Westminster Abbey.
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Commonwealth Day 2021 celebrated virtually; Secretary-General delivers message of hope
There will be dual celebrations this year on 8 March when both Commonwealth Day and International Women鈥檚 Day take place.
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Commonwealth Day 2021 celebrations to be virtual and to focus on women鈥檚 leadership in Delivering a Common Future
Read the Commonwealth Day 2020 Message by Her Majesty The Queen
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Commonwealth Day Message 2020 by Her Majesty The Queen
An annual reception to mark Commonwealth Day was held at Marlborough House in London today.
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Prince of Wales attends London reception celebrating Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members.
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Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen Head of the Commonwealth