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COMMONWEALTH BLOG - Issues, Insights, & Innovation


#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty
Canada wishes a very Happy 93rd Birthday to our Queen! Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada in 1952 at age 25. #cdncrown #cdnpoli #cdnhist...
@Canadian_Crown
Apr 26, 2019


101st Anniversary of Vimy Ridge
Today in 1917, Canadians launched their attack on Vimy Ridge. In 2017, to mark the 100th Anniversary Prince William placed the last pair...
@Canadian_Crown
Apr 12, 2019


Platform to trace and find missing children
Taha Khan founded @ChildAwarePro after initially launching ‘Search for Thamana’ to find a missing 5-year-old. After locating Thamana 8...
@queenscomtrust
Apr 12, 2019


Protect the environment through sustainable agriculture
Four young leaders came together by chance and discovered a unique, innovative way to protect the environment through sustainable...
@queenscomtrust
Apr 12, 2019


@queenscomtrust Scholarship
We're delighted to announce the @queenscomtrust Scholarship - the Scholarship will support young leaders from Commonwealth countries who...
@OneYoungWorld
Mar 24, 2019


#ConnectedCommonwealth
The #Commonwealth is one of the world’s oldest political association of states, compromising of 53 independent and equal sovereign...
@commonwealthsec
Mar 24, 2019


Today is #CommonwealthDay 🌍
We exist to champion, fund and connect leaders across the Commonwealth, so this year’s Connected Commonwealth theme ties in perfectly...
@queenscomtrust
Mar 16, 2019


#Commonwealth Projects
We want to send our love and wishes to all of the incredible projects we support across the #Commonwealth. You can read more about them...

RCS Ottawa
Mar 16, 2019


Captain Eric Edwards
The @CWGC and JCCC wish to contact the next of kin of Captain Eric Edwards, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) who was KIA during...
@CWGC
Mar 16, 2019
#CommonwealthYouthAwards
It's the #CommonwealthYouthAwards today, and we're wishing the best of luck to all the finalists ! The #CYA celebrates the achievement of...
@queenscomtrust
Mar 16, 2019


@QueensCanopy
On Wednesday 20th March The Duke of Sussex will join schoolchildren from @stvincentsacton as they take part in a tree planting project in...
@KensingtonRoyal
Mar 16, 2019


#FarFromHomeNotForgotten
Alongside St Margaret’s Church in this quiet corner of Bodelwyddan, North Wales are over 80 @CWGC headstones inscribed with a maple leaf...
@CWGC
Mar 8, 2019


Commonwealth Interfaith Service - Ottawa, Sunday 10 Mar 4-5pm
Ottawa's 2019 Commonwealth Interfaith Service - "celebrating a diverse and inclusive Commonwealth" will be held from 4pm -5pm on March...

RCS Ottawa
Mar 3, 2019


Supporting small states
Small states remain vulnerable to external shocks as a result of their geographic positioning. Our work puts a special lens on...
@commonwealthsec
Feb 26, 2019


@CWGC’s Thiepval Memorial
This atmospheric shot of @CWGC’s Thiepval Memorial was captured in September 1938. The sunlight is illuminating some of the 72,000 names...
@CWGC
Feb 16, 2019


We champion, connect and fund young leaders around the Commonwealth!
Supported by our wonderful President, HRH The Duke of Sussex, we champion, connect and fund young leaders around the Commonwealth! We...
@queenscomtrust
Feb 9, 2019


The Queen of Canada 67th Anniversary
As Elizabeth II marks 67 years as Queen tomorrow, did you know that her 1953 Coronation Dress included embroidered green maple leaves...
@Canadian_Crown
Feb 9, 2019


Talented mouth artist Keith Jansz donates to Commonwealth War Graves Foundation
The @CWGC this week were able to thank talented mouth artist Keith Jansz after proceeds from one of his paintings were donated to the...
@CWGC
Feb 2, 2019


What do you think are the key issues young people are facing today?
Amazing to see our President continuing to engage with #youngleaders across the #Commonwealth in his role as Commonwealth Youth...
@queenscomtrust
Jan 26, 2019
Highlighting Malta’s wartime past
We’re today excited to launch a new tourism project highlighting Malta’s fascinating wartime past. Take a trip through Malta’s history,...
@CWGC
Jan 26, 2019
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