Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Royal Commonwealth Society
LoginSearch
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
Donate
  • Twitter
Menu
  • Who we are
    • Vision and mission
    • Governance
    • Our Team
    • Partners
    • History
    • The Commonwealth
  • Our Work
    • Literacy
    • Equality and Inclusion
    • Environment
    • Connected Communities
  • Support us
    • Donate
    • Become a Supporter
    • Leave a Legacy
    • Corporate giving
  • Get involved
    • Networks
    • Branches
  • Events
    • Upcoming events
    • The Commonwealth Service
    • High Commissioners' Banquet
  • News and publications
    • News & Blog
    • Research and reports
    • Publications
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • The Road to CHOGM 2021

    The Road to CHOGM 2021

    Watch as Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth explore the road to CHOGM. Read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Road to CHOGM 2021
  • 13,000 reasons for a better future
  • Anthony Joshua and Lewis Pugh appointed Ambassadors
  • Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth appointed Ambassadors
  • Next
  • Prev
  1. News and publications
  2. News & Blog

Blog

Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th April, 2021

The Road to CHOGM 2021

The Road to CHOGM 2021

Watch as Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth explore the road to CHOGM. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 11th March, 2021

Updated: 9th April, 2021

In conversation with RCS Ambassador, Alexandra Burke

In conversation with RCS Ambassador, Alexandra Burke

This Commonwealth and International Women's Day our Chair, Dr Linda Yueh moderated a webinar on gender equality in the Commonwealth with RCS Ambassador, Alexandra Burke and CYGEN ExCo Members Ola Abagun and Nafesha Richardson. Watch the discussion in full. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th March, 2021

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comments: 4

Load more Back to top

Showing 10 of 38

Latest

  • Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Elizabeth Kasujja - Uganda

    Elizabeth Kasujja - Uganda

    Meet RCS Associate Fellow, Elizabeth Kasujja and find out more about how she is using technology to transform the lives of people living with mental health issues in Uganda.

  • Shadrack Frimpong

    Meeting Shadrack Frimpong, an RCS Associate Fellow from Ghana.

  • AF News and Stories

    AF News and Stories

Most read

  • View the 2021 topics and enter the Competition

    View the 2021 topics and enter the Competition

    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 is now live! The theme for 2021 is 'Community in the Commonwealth'. View the topics and find out how to enter the Competition.

  • The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

    The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 is now live! Watch as HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Vice-Patron of the Society announces the 2021 theme, 'Community in the Commonwealth' with the 2020 winners and runners-up.

  • Become a Judge!

    Become a Judge!

    We are currently recruiting volunteer judges for the 2021 QCEC. You can be instrumental in our efforts to amplify the voices and innovations of young writers so take a look at what's involved and apply here!

  • 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.

  • Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Vacancies

  • 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.

  • Accessibility

  • 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.

Latest tweet

Sign up for our newsletter

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address (e.g. [email protected])

Newsletters are sent out periodically. By signing-up to our newsletters, you agree to receiving RCS communications.

Please refer to our privacy policy to see how we use your data.

  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Vacancies
  • Privacy policy
  • Admin login
  • My details
  • Log out

Royal Commonwealth Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (226748), incorporated by Royal Charter.
Registered office: 40-41 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JQ

© Royal Commonwealth Society. All rights reserved.