Commonwealth Voices

Commonwealth Voices is the Society's magazine containing observations on Commonwealth-wide news, developments and concerns, and including high-profile guest contributions, research pieces and contemporary news. It is published twice a year in May and December. RCS Supporters can elect to receive a print copy free of charge.

If you are interested in writing for or advertising in Commonwealth Voices c on tact Elizabeth van der Valk.

Read the latest issue of Commonwealth Voices below:

	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - May 2020 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2019 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - May 2019 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2018 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - September 2018 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - April 2018 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2017 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - September 2017 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - April 2017 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2016 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - September 2016 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - April 2016 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2015 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - September 2015 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - April 2015 Download
	Commonwealth Voices RCS Magazine - December 2014 Download

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To mark the Society's 152nd anniversary, Geri Horner, David Walliams, Alexandra Burke and Gyles Brandreth have been appointed as inaugural Ambassadors.
2019 Winning Pieces

From more than 11,000 entries, five pieces were selected as the Winners and Runners up of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019. Read them here.

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The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

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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.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues.
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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.
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