King Charles calls for bold and peaceful Commonwealth
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- 15 Mar 2023
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The United Kingdom’s King Charles III for the first time delivered the Commonwealth Day Message during the service of celebration at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
The King spoke in his new role as Head of the Commonwealth at what has been described as a historic occasion, in the presence of senior members of the Royal Family. He pledged commitment to peace, progress, and opportunity.
King Charles III said the Commonwealth day was an occasion of particular pride to his late beloved mother Queen Elizabeth II.
His address coincided with the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter, which outlines the values and principles that unify the 56 Commonwealth countries, representing one-third of humanity.
He said the charter gives expression to the defining values of the Commonwealth which include, peace and justice, tolerance, solidarity, care for the environment, and the most vulnerable among us.
He said the Commonwealth should play an indispensable role in issues in our time be it climate change, biodiversity loss, youth opportunity in education global health, or economic cooperation.
“The Commonwealth has an incredible opportunity and responsibility to create a genuinely durable future. One that offers the kind of prosperity that is in harmony with nature. And that will also secure our unique and only planet for generations to come,” said King Charles. Read More…
