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Harry, Meghan & Archie Returning to England for Commonwealth Day Service
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently based in Canada, but their official royal duties haven't concluded just yet. According to...
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COMMONWEALTH BLOG - Issues, Insights, & Innovation
@commonwealthsec
- Dec 1, 2019
Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships are now open!
Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships are now open! #QECS give talented students from the #Commonwealth the...
The Royal Family @RoyalFamily
- Dec 1, 2019
"Women Mediators across the Commonwealth"
Women mediators and peacebuilders welcomed The Countess of Wessex to their discussions earlier this week. HRH joined the "Women Mediators...
@commonwealthsec
- Oct 7, 2019
Commonwealth website for #children
#Commonwealth for kids: diversity, equality, friendship. Check out this Commonwealth website for #children. http://www.youngcommonwealth....
RCS Ottawa
- Sep 11, 2019
Canada gives $2.7 million boost for Commonwealth Blue Charter
September 5, 2019 – The Commonwealth Secretariat New funding from the Government of Canada will help protect marine health and promote...
RCS Ottawa
- Sep 9, 2019
Commonwealth War Graves guided tours
Visiting the @CWGC’s Thiepval Memorial or Tyne Cot Cemetery between now and November? The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation Interns will...
Quartz
- Aug 30, 2019
Africa is leading the world in plastic bag bans
In 2017 Tanzania’s anti-plastic initiative to “protect the youth and environment,” banned the manufacture of plastic bags and in-country...
RCS Ottawa
- Aug 12, 2019
The #Commonwealth will assist the East African Community
The #Commonwealth will assist the East African Community (#EAC) in implementing the authorised economic operator programme, which will...
RCS Ottawa
- May 25, 2019
75th Anniversary of D-Day
Two weeks today, 6 June, will see the 75th Anniversary of D-Day being marked. The @CWGC is working with @PoppyLegion, the UK Government...
@RoyalFamily
- Apr 26, 2019
70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. The Queen has been Head of the Commonwealth – a network of 53 countries and...
@queenscomtrust
- Apr 20, 2019
WE Partnership
In 2018, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust were proud to launch a partnership in the #UK and #Canada with @WEMovement, supporting projects...
@Canadian_Crown
- Apr 12, 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...
@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...
@OneYoungWorld
- Mar 24, 2019
@queenscomtrust Scholarship
We're delighted to announce the @queenscomtrust Scholarship - the Scholarship will support young leaders from Commonwealth countries who...
@KensingtonRoyal
- Mar 24, 2019
@StVincentsActon tree planting
The Duke of Sussex joined a @StVincentsActon tree planting in support of the @QueensCanopy, together with @WoodlandTrust. Find out more...
@commonwealthsec
- Mar 24, 2019
#ConnectedCommonwealth
The #Commonwealth is one of the world’s oldest political association of states, compromising of 53 independent and equal sovereign...
@queenscomtrust
- Jan 26, 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...
@commonwealthsec
- Jan 26, 2019
How the Commonwealth is promoting #democracy
Building, supporting and strengthening legal systems in our member countries is a key aim of the #Commonwealth. Find out how the...
Quartz
- Jan 20, 2019
Cape Town delayed its Day Zero but South Africa’s water woes are far from over.
This time a year ago Cape Town’s residents were in panic over tightening water restrictions as it looked to become the world’s first...
Quartz
- Jan 19, 2019
Nigeria’s middle class is trying to leave in droves for Canada.
Despite Nigeria’s vast oil wealth, electricity supply is far from regular and makes life miserable and expensive. Middle-class Nigerians...
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