83 m. ago Commonwealth day 2025 – Follow live as royals gather at Westminster Abbey for service

Follow for the latest updates on the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey

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99 m. ago Prince Andrew spotted looking sombre during morning ride at Windsor as royal family head to Commonwealth Service

The Duke of York, 65, donned a long brown coat, and riding boots for a trot around the Berkshire estate on the same day that King Charles will mark Commonwealth Day in the UK.

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4 h. ago What is on the King's playlist as Charles shares songs with Apple for Commonwealth Day

Monarch honours Bob Marley, Beyoncé, Kylie and more

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5 h. ago Commonwealth Day: Kate to attend Westminster Abbey service as Princess of Wales gradually returns to public duties

A 2,000-strong congregation will gather for the event at Westminster Abbey on Monday afternoon

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6 h. ago Charles is the King of swing! Monarch reveals eclectic taste with Apple Music playlist

The royal collaboration with Apple Music came about after King Charles III was asked if he might be interested in sharing some of his favourite songs to mark Commonwealth Day today.

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6 h. ago Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to be launched by King with baton relay

King Charles will join other members of the Royal Family to celebrate this year's Commonwealth Day.

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6 h. ago King Charles shares surprising love of Kylie Minogue song in Commonwealth Day message

King Charles has revealed his love for Kylie Minogue's "The Loco-Motion," describing it as having an "infectious energy" that makes it "incredibly hard to sit still."

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9 h. ago King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs

Monarch recalls ‘infectious energy’ of late reggae singer in Apple Music broadcast to celebrate Commonwealth DayKing Charles has paid tribute to the “marvellous, infectious energy” of the late reggae star Bob Marley, in a series of comments about his favourite music and musicians from around the Commonwealth.In a broadcast released in a collaboration with Apple Music on Monday as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, the king described meeting Marley and other music legends during his royal duties, as he shared his “personal playlist of hits that bring him joy”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago King Charles' bond with top British pop star revealed as he unveils his favourite songs

The pair got on 'like a house and fire' and Charles has now included Raye's hit Love Me Again in a new playlist of 17 of his favourite songs to celebrate Commonwealth Day

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15 h. ago Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

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17 h. ago Princess of Wales to attend her first Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in two years after undergoing cancer treatment

Kate, 43, will join the King and Queen, her husband Prince William , and other senior royals for the annual celebration of the global 'family of nations'.

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17 h. ago King Charles pays tribute to Commonwealth war heroes – but warns of 'uncertain times'

King Charles III made a touching tribute to war heroes across the Commonwealth in the lead up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May - but the King warned of 'uncertain times'

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17 h. ago Restoring planet’s harmony is vital task, says King in Commonwealth message

This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the ‘enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family’.

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28 h. ago Revealed: How Kate Middleton broke royal protocol to attend the Sarah Everard vigil

When Sarah Everard was murdered by police officer Wayne Couzens, thousands of women lit candles and laid flowers in her memory - including the then Duchess of Cambridge

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31 h. ago Prince Harry 'snub' on cold and distant outing left him 'blinking through tears'

Tomorrow the Royal Family will mark Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey - and the annual service five years ago was the tense final royal engagement for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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39 h. ago King Charles to praise Commonwealth's ability to 'come together in uncertain times' in annual address

King Charles' address will be published in full for Commonwealth Day on Monday, when the annual service is attended by senior royal members and invited guests.

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41 h. ago King Charles to warn of 'uncertain times' in personal message after Zelensky meeting

King Charles is set to deliver a message recognising "uncertain times" across the world as he marks Commonwealth Day on Monday with a special celebration at Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales

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41 h. ago King to praise Commonwealth’s ability to bring people together in annual address

This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the ‘enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family’.

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53 h. ago The 'small but sensitive' way Prince William tried to make peace with Prince Harry revealed

Before Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially bowed out as working royals, their last public appearance was at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020.

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3 d. ago King of rock 'n' roll? Charles reveals VERY eclectic music taste as he becomes first ever British monarch to record podcast hailed as a celebration from across the Commonwealth

Recorded at Buckingham Palace in his personal office, The King's Music Room (pictured) - available from Monday to mark Commonwealth Day - offers an exclusive insight into his tastes.

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