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The RCS Launches The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign In Samoa During The CHOGM

Saturday, 26 October 2024, 5:51 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

The campaign aims to prevent one million pieces of plastic from entering Commonwealth waterways. Through local action and education, it will encourage everyone to reduce their plastic waste, highlight alternatives, & seek to permanently change the way ... More >>

Her Majesty The Queen Announced As Vice-patron Of The RoyalCommonwealth Society

Friday, 21 June 2024, 4:38 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is delighted to announce Her Majesty The Queen as Vice-Patron of the RCS, the oldest charity dedicated to the Commonwealth. More >>

His Majesty The King Announced As Patron Of The Royal Commonwealth Society

Sunday, 5 May 2024, 6:19 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is deeply honoured to announce His Majesty The King, Head of the Commonwealth, as Patron of the Society. The RCS looks forward to working with His Majesty to promote the value and values of the Commonwealth. ... More >>

Winners Of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 Announced!

Saturday, 21 October 2023, 4:48 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

2023 has been a fantastic year for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC). Celebrating the Commonwealth Year of Youth, the theme, 'A Youth-Powered Commonwealth,’ asked QCEC entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community ... More >>

HM The Queen Consort Hosts An Award Ceremony For Winners Of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022

Friday, 18 November 2022, 5:59 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Today, Her Majesty The Queen Consort held a reception for winners of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022 at Buckingham Palace, London. The reception was attended by 2022 competition winners and their families, three previous competition ... More >>

RCS Statement On The Passing Of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Friday, 9 September 2022, 5:54 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

The Royal Commonwealth Society is immensely saddened to learn of the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We express our deepest sympathies and condolences to His Majesty The King, The Queen Consort and all Members of the Royal ... More >>

The Prince Of Wales Announces Pan-commonwealth Commitment To The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:24 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

24 June His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales announced pan-Commonwealth commitment to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, today. Launched at the Malta CHOGM in 2015 with ... More >>

HRH The Duchess Of Cornwall Launches The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022

Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 7:25 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, Vice-Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), was joined by RCS Ambassadors Geri Horner and David Walliams to launch The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022. The Duchess, who was also joined ... More >>

RCS Statement On The Passing Of HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 5:43 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

The Royal Commonwealth Society expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.  The Royal Commonwealth Society expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to our Patron, Her Majesty ... More >>

HRH The Duchess Of Cornwall Launches The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021

Friday, 26 February 2021, 6:50 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

On Wednesday, 24 February 2021, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Vice-Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society, launched The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021. The Duchess announced the theme of this year’s Competition via a pre-recorded ... More >>

Cancellation Of The 2021 Commonwealth Service

Friday, 26 February 2021, 6:47 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth Service, which was due to be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 8 March 2021, has been cancelled. Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the ... More >>

Her Majesty The Queen to lead Commonwealth Day celebrations

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 10:16 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Press Release: Her Majesty The Queen to lead Commonwealth Day celebrations in the United Kingdom More >>

Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2018 Launched

Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:46 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2018 Launched Following Star-Studded Reception at Buckingham Palace More >>

Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 9:04 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Four young writers have been named as the Winners and Runners-Up of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017. The winning essays were selected from approximately 12,300 entries spanning the five regions of the Commonwealth. The competition is ... More >>

Queen's Young Leaders Award Goes to Ashleigh Smith

Thursday, 15 June 2017, 9:23 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Her Majesty The Queen will present a Queen’s Young Leaders Award to an exceptional young person from New Zealand at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London on Thursday 29th June. The Award celebrates inspiring young people from all over the Commonwealth ... More >>

The Queen’s Baton at the High Commissioners’ Banquet

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 1:47 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

14/03/2017 The Queen’s Baton continues on its journey to the 2018 Commonwealth Games at the High Commissioners’ Banquet More >>

The Queen celebrates Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:55 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Her Majesty The Queen, the Head of the Commonwealth, today attended the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate Commonwealth Day. The Queen was joined by TRH The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince ... More >>

UK businesses send clear message to government

Monday, 6 March 2017, 10:26 am | Royal Commonwealth Society

Days before the inaugural Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting in London, new research reveals an overwhelming majority of British businesses want to see the Government prioritise trade deals with the Commonwealth post-Brexit. More >>

Royal Commonwealth Society statement on Maldives

Saturday, 22 October 2016, 8:01 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

PRESS RELEASE: 21.10.2016 Royal Commonwealth Society statement on Maldives leaving the Commonwealth The Royal Commonwealth Society is concerned by Maldives’ decision to leave the Commonwealth, which comes after the Commonwealth Ministerial Action ... More >>

Essay Competition launched on International Day of Peace

Thursday, 22 September 2016, 1:22 pm | Royal Commonwealth Society

PRESS RELEASE: The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017 launched on International Day of Peace More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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