Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
For the first time as Britain’s monarch, King Charles III addressed the Parliament. He pledged to follow his “darling late mother” and “the precious principles of constitutional governance” selflessly. About 900 members of Parliament and peers were present at the...
Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
13 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the Republic of Kenya for the swearing-in of William Ruto as Kenya’s fifth head of state. The ceremony will be attended by over 60,000 civilians and more than 20 heads of state, including several from...
Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kiribati pulled out from the Pacific Islands Forum in July over the regional body’s leadership and the Suva Agreement concerns. A diplomatic dialogue has been started to persuade and re-engage Kiribati to the fold. Recently, Semi Koroilavesau, Fiji’s...
Sep 12, 2022 | Commonwealth News
At Buckingham Palace, King Charles III is holding a number of Audiences during his first week as King. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Scotland joined the reception accompanied by The Queen Consort and High Commissioners from the Realms of the...
Sep 12, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The British government issues a set of guidelines for people wishing to file past the late queen’s closed coffin that will rest on a raised platform called a catafalque in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament. Thousands are expected on 19 September 2022 to pay...
Sep 10, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Celebrations begin with a fancy dress display competition for children that takes place at Gibraltar’s Parliament House, followed by school competitions, street parties and musical performances. At night, festivities continue with fireworks displays and public...
