On 11th March 2019, people from Commonwealth countries from all around the world will witness Commonwealth day. Formerly known as Empire day, Commonwealth Day celebrates the Commonwealth and the nations in it. The day will be celebrated with a large range of activities such as faith and civic gatherings, flag raising ceremonies and street parties to name a few.

On the day, there will be a multicultural and multi faith service at Westminster Abbey. There will be multiple performances and readings from the Commonwealth throughout the service. There will also be a procession of 53 flag bearers representing the countries involved. In addition to this, there will be a Commonwealth Day message from the HM The Queen and the Secretary-General Patricia Scotland about the principals and values on the Commonwealth charter, and how 2.4 billion people from 53 countries have been united by it.

This year’s theme is called ‘A Connected Commonwealth.’ This offers  opportunities for the people, the government and the nations to connect and work together on many levels of deep-rooted friendship and good will. This year will also mark the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Commonwealth as it is today. Hopefully in the coming future, this great family of nations will continue to stay with us as the Commonwealth ages.

By Thomas, Year 8