Royal Commonwealth Society

THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2023

In the 140th year of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition we are absolutely to announce this years winners: Siddhi, Shreeya, Yong Sin and Mitali. Congratulations to everyone that entered and find out more about this year's winners.

The Royal Commonwealth Society is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. Find out more about our vision and how we aim to achieve this.

OUR VISION AND MISSION

OUR HISTORY

Founded on 26 June 1868 as a ‘literary and scientific body’ the Society was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria a year later. Since our establishment the Society has welcomed speakers including Nelson Mandela and evolved to meet the changing nature of the Commonwealth.

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COMMONWEALTH VOICES

'Commonwealth Voices' is the Society's magazine containing observations on Commonwealth-wide news, developments and concerns, and includes high-profile guest contributions, research pieces and contemporary news. Read the latest edition.

QCEC 2022 Junior Winner Madeleine Wood reflects on her winning entry

Danielle Edwards writes about Dominica on its 45th anniversary

NEWS AND BLOGS

EVENTS

QCEC 2023 WINNERS WEEK

13 - 17 NOVEMBER 2023

In November, the winners of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 will join us in London for Winners Week, a week of educational and cultural activities culminating in a very special Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace hosted by Her Majesty The Queen. Find out more about this year's winners and make sure to follow our social media accounts for updates on the week.

HIGH COMMISSIONERS' BANQUET 2023

28 NOVEMBER 2023

Held in partnership with the City of London Corporation and in association with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council this event is an annual opportunity to bring together the Commonwealth's London-based diplomatic representatives and UK and Commonwealth community and business leaders.

COMMONWEALTH DAY SERVICE

11 MARCH 2024

Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and held at Westminster Abbey the Commonwealth Day Service and celebration is the premier public event to celebrate the Commonwealth and is attended by His Majesty The King, Senior Members of the Royal Family, Commonwealth political & diplomatic representatives as well as hundreds of young people.

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