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  • 13,000 reasons for a better future

    13,000 reasons for a better future

    With 13,000 entries from across the Commonwealth we are delighted to announce that judging is now complete and certificates are available to download at competitions.thercs.org. Congratulations to all who entered! Read more

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    Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

    World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, OBE, and UN Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, OIG, have been appointed Ambassadors of the Royal Commonwealth Society. Read more

  • Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors. Read more

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Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens. Read more

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Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 8th December, 2020

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13,000 reasons for a better future

13,000 reasons for a better future

With 13,000 entries from across the Commonwealth we are delighted to announce that judging is now complete and certificates are available to download at competitions.thercs.org. Congratulations to all who entered! Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 20th November, 2020

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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Young Leader

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Young Leader

This Mental Health Day, Associate Fellow Rianna Patterson from Dominica shares her advice on how to take care of your mental health as a young leader. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th October, 2020

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Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, OBE, and UN Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, OIG, have been appointed Ambassadors of the Royal Commonwealth Society. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 20th November, 2020

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The Commonwealth: Towards Kigali 2021

The Commonwealth: Towards Kigali 2021

On 10 September 2020 we convened Lord Ahmad, the Lord Mayor of the City of London and Patricia Ithau to discuss what will be on the agenda during the UK's extended Chair-in-Office period. Read the report and watch the webinar to learn more. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

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Not too young to make a difference

Not too young to make a difference

Hannah is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, a Malaysian student-led education charity. Find out how Hannah's experience in The Kalsom Movement convinced her that you are never to young to make a difference. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th August, 2020

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Build Our Youth for the Future

Build Our Youth for the Future

Elisha Azeemah Bano is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society from Fiji. She was presented with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award in 2015 for using the arts to make young people more aware of issues that affect their communities, through an organisation she created called ACT IT. Elisha describes how youth are part of the solution whether this be on climate action, peace-building or coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 14th August, 2020

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Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 14th October, 2020

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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition has been gathering English language entries of aspiring young writers' thoughts on key issues of the day since 1883. With children across the Commonwealth out of school, we are delighted to share a message from our Vice-Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, inspiring children and young people to enter The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd April, 2020

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Statement at the Conclusion of the Equality & Justice Alliance Programme

Statement at the Conclusion of the Equality & Justice Alliance Programme

The Equality & Justice Alliance (EJA), an NGO consortium funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to deliver a 2-year legal reform programme during the UK’s term as Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth, is delighted with the high level of interest it has received and the ambitious outcomes it has achieved Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

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Over 700 young people attend the Commonwealth Service

Over 700 young people attend the Commonwealth Service

On Commonwealth Day, over 700 young people from schools and youth groups from across the United Kingdom arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Service. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

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Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service

Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service

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Published: 10th March, 2020

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Location: Westminster Abbey, London, SW1P 3PA

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  • In conversation with RCS Ambassador, David Walliams

    In conversation with RCS Ambassador, David Walliams

    Join us this Friday 4th December at 12:00 GMT as David Walliams shares why he became an inaugural Ambassador for the Royal Commonwealth Society and talks about his writing and the importance of literacy.

  • In conversation with RCS Ambassador, Geri Horner

    In conversation with RCS Ambassador, Geri Horner

    Join us on Monday 7th December at 12:00 GMT as Chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Dr Linda Yueh speaks with Geri Horner about why she became an inaugural Ambassador for the Society.

  • Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.

  • 13,000 reasons for a better future

    13,000 reasons for a better future

    With 13,000 entries from across the Commonwealth we are delighted to announce that judging is now complete and certificates are available to download at competitions.thercs.org. Congratulations to all who entered!

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  • Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

    Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors

    World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, OBE, and UN Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, OIG, have been appointed Ambassadors of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

  • HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

    HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Encourages Entries To The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020

    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition has been gathering English language entries of aspiring young writers' thoughts on key issues of the day since 1883. With children across the Commonwealth out of school, we are delighted to share a message from our Vice-Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, inspiring children and young people to enter The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020.

  • Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    Regional Co-ordinators for 2020-2022 appointed

    We are delighted to welcome Regional Co-ordinators for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific and look forward to working with them to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens.

  • The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

    Watch this year's Awards Ceremony, find out more about the 2020 winners, read their incredible pieces about climate action and find out more about the Competition.

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  • Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors

    To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.

  • Enter the Competition

    Enter the Competition

    Stay tuned for details of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 which will uploaded in the next few weeks.

  • Social Action Youth Exchange Programme: UK-Cyprus

    Social Action Youth Exchange Programme: UK-Cyprus

    An opportunity for young Cypriots aged 18-25 to discover another culture and become active citizens. A chance to inspire others and make a difference through youth social action. Application deadline is 10AM GMT Monday, 25 January 2021.

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    The Commonwealth Service

    Held in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Service is the world's premier, inter-faith, public event to celebrate the Commonwealth.

  • Vision and mission

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    The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. We champion the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities across the Commonwealth’s 54 member nations.

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