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Statement on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
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.
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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 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!

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

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

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
Vacancies
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.
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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.