COMMONWEALTH DAY SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration is the world’s premier public event to celebrate the Commonwealth and provides an opportunity to focus attention on this voluntary association of 56 countries. Find out more about this year's Service.
The Royal Commonwealth Society is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. Find out more about our vision and how we aim to achieve this.
OUR VISION AND MISSION
OUR HISTORY
Founded on 26 June 1868 as a ‘literary and scientific body’ the Society was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria a year later. Since our establishment the Society has welcomed speakers including Nelson Mandela and evolved to meet the changing nature of the Commonwealth.
NEWS AND BLOGS
EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
8 MARCH 2025
To celebrate #IWD2025, we hosted an inspiring event featuring HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh. HE Macenje Mazoka, High Commissioner for Zambia, and Elisabeth Bowes, Deputy High Commissioner for Australia share their insights
Save the date! Watch online on Saturday, 8 March at 12pm GMT.
COMMONWEALTH DAY SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
10 MARCH 2025
Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration is the world’s premier, public event to celebrate the Commonwealth. The Service is an annual occasion to promote the value and values of this voluntary association of nations.
Watch live on BBC One from 2.30pm GMT or the BBC YouTube channel from 2.50pm GMT.
LAUNCH OF THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2025 - 14 MARCH 2025
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, which has been proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883.
Stay tuned for the launch of the 2025 competition on Friday, 14 March 2025!