HIS MAJESTY THE KING ANNOUNCED AS PATRON
We are deeply honoured to announce His Majesty The King as Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society. With his long record of support for the Commonwealth and as a champion of the environment, he embodies the values to which the Royal Commonwealth Society aspires, and which inspires our work to make a practical difference in the lives of the 2.6 billion people who make up the Commonwealth family. Read the release in full.
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QCEC 2024 ENTRY DEADLINE
15 MAY 2024
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. In the past decade alone, the competition has engaged over 140,000 young people, 5,000 schools and 1,000 volunteer judges. The theme for 2024 is 'Our Common Wealth'. Enter by 15 May to share your thoughts on global issues.
QCEC WINNERS WEEK
11-15 NOVEMBER 2024
One Winner and one Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 will win a trip to London to take part in Winners Week - a week of educational and cultural activities. This week will culminate in a special Awards Ceremony, normally held at Buckingham Palace and kindly hosted by Her Majesty The Queen.
HIGH COMMISSIONERS' BANQUET
17 NOVEMBER 2024
The Society has been the custodian of this annual event, a highlight in the Commonwealth calendar, since it held its first ‘conversazione’ in 1874. The High Commissioners' Banquet provides an opportunity to bring together the Commonwealth’s London-based diplomatic representatives and UK and Commonwealth business and community leaders.