Commonwealth News
Dialogue begins to get Kiribati back into Pacific Islands Forum
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 fisheries...
The King’s Audiences
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...
UK publishes guidelines for those wanting to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II
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...
Gibraltar National Day
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...
HM Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is immensely saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II. Ever dedicated to her duties and her people, she was the most exemplary leader of the Commonwealth and her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the...
Prince Charles becomes King Charles III
Clarence House confirms that Elizabeth II's son officially has become King Charles III following the Queen's demise. King Charles III issued his first statement saying, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss...