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Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
King Charles welcomed with 'Dhoom Machale' tune at Commonwealth Day ceremony
Listen to article At the Commonwealth Day service held at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were welcomed with a unique cultural performance by the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band. The Hindu Scottish pipe band performed the popular Bollywood tune Dhoom Machale from the 2004 film Dhoom as the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, arrived. The performance, which took place on March 10, quickly circulated on social media, sparking widespread appreciation for the blending of cultures. The video, shared by the band on their Instagram, captured the cross-cultural moment, and many online users reacted with humor, referencing Bollywood films like Dhoom 2 and making light-hearted jokes about Hrithik Roshan's character. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, based in North-West London, has a history of performing at royal events and is part of the Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan in Ahmedabad. The band expressed pride in their performance, calling it a celebration of unity and culture.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King and Kate return to annual Commonwealth service
King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales have attended the annual Commonwealth Day service, a year after both were forced to cancel because they were receiving cancer treatment. The event at Westminster Abbey on Monday celebrated the Commonwealth's "powerful influence for good in the world". Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal also attended, along with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The King's appearance at the service was his first in two years, while Catherine was absent last year as she was undergoing chemotherapy, which she has since completed. Ahead of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, the King paid tribute to the "sacrifice and selflessness" of Commonwealth forces. He also said restoring the "disrupted harmony of our entire planet" is the most "important" task facing humanity. In an address included in a booklet given to the congregation, the King wrote: "More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the war came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies. "On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our family of nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict." The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the "enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family". During his bidding, the Dean of Westminster said: "As different peoples we rejoice in this opportunity to reflect, in mutual respect, on our shared dignity and commitment to the service of others. "We celebrate the love and affection that binds us in unity and gives us resilience and strength." Among the performers at the service were Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band, and musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts team. Violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason and his sister Jeneba on piano also played during the service. Protesters from the anti-monarchy group Republic held up placards reading "not my King" and "down with the Crown" as they gathered outside the abbey ahead of the service.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
King Charles and Catherine return to Commonwealth Day service
King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales have attended the annual Commonwealth Day service, a year after both were forced to cancel because they were receiving cancer event at Westminster Abbey on Monday celebrated the Commonwealth's "powerful influence for good in the world".Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal also attended, along with Prime Minister Sir Keir King's appearance at the service was his first in two years, while Catherine was absent last year as she was undergoing chemotherapy, which she has since completed. Ahead of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, the King paid tribute to the "sacrifice and selflessness" of Commonwealth also said restoring the "disrupted harmony of our entire planet" is the most "important" task facing an address included in a booklet given to the congregation, the King wrote: "More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the war came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies. "On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our family of nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict."The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the "enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family".During his bidding, the Dean of Westminster said: "As different peoples we rejoice in this opportunity to reflect, in mutual respect, on our shared dignity and commitment to the service of others. "We celebrate the love and affection that binds us in unity and gives us resilience and strength."Among the performers at the service were Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band, and musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts Braimah Kanneh-Mason and his sister Jeneba on piano also played during the from the anti-monarchy group Republic held up placards reading "not my King" and "down with the Crown" as they gathered outside the abbey ahead of the service.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- General
- The Independent
Commonwealth's ‘powerful influence for good in the world' celebrated at service
The Commonwealth's 'powerful influence for good in the world' was celebrated by the royal family during a service featuring a congregation drawn from across the family of nations. The King attended the annual Commonwealth Day event at Westminster Abbey with the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal, alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, senior Government figures and a 2,000-strong congregation. Charles's appearance at the service was his first in two years after his cancer diagnosis last year forced him to postpone public-facing duties for a period and Kate was also absent last year after beginning her chemotherapy, since completed and she is now in remission. The royal group warmly greeted each other when they first met at the abbey's great west door where they waited for the King and Queen after being greeted by Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster. Outside was a large vocal protest by the anti-monarchy group Republic who held up 'Not my King' and 'Down with the Crown' placards from an area across from the abbey. In his Commonwealth Day message, the King said restoring the 'disrupted harmony of our entire planet' is the most 'important' task facing humanity. Ahead of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the King also remembered the 'sacrifice and selflessness' of Commonwealth forces who answered the call to fight with Britain and her allies. Charles said in his written address included in a Commonwealth booklet given to the congregation: 'More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the war came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies. 'On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our family of nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict.' This year's Commonwealth Day theme is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the 'enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family'. The King and Queen led the way, as the royals processed to their seats, followed by William and Kate, then Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Kate wore a red dress by Catherine Walker and matching hat by Gina Foster, while Camilla was dressed in a pink wool crepe and satin coat dress by Fiona Clare and matching beret hat by Philip Treacy. The Dean of Westminster said in his bidding: 'We gather, in this house of prayer, to rejoice in our common life. We are God's people in a Commonwealth of Nations. 'As different peoples we rejoice in this opportunity to reflect, in mutual respect, on our shared dignity and commitment to the service of others. We celebrate the love and affection that binds us in unity and gives us resilience and strength.' The arriving congregation heard the pulsating drumming of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band in tartan dress and kilts based in north-west London, while inside the abbey musical performances included musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts team. Britain's Got Talent 2015 semi-finalists, violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason and his sister Jeneba accompanying on piano, performed during the service. They are from a famous musical family which includes their classical music star sibling Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who arranged their performance piece Deep River by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Baroness Scotland, secretary-general of the Commonwealth, said the Act of Affirmation which included the words: 'United in kinship and common purpose, we cherish the rich tapestry of thought, culture, tradition, and experience which strengthens our bonds.' At the end, the congregation responded: 'We affirm our belief in the Commonwealth as a powerful influence for good in the world, and pledge ourselves to its service, now and for the future.' Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading performed one of her best known songs, Love and Affection, with a full band as the service drew to a close.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Commonwealth's ‘powerful influence for good in the world' celebrated at service
The Commonwealth's 'powerful influence for good in the world' was celebrated by the royal family during a service featuring a congregation drawn from across the family of nations. The King attended the annual Commonwealth Day event at Westminster Abbey with the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal, alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, senior Government figures and a 2,000-strong congregation. Charles's appearance at the service was his first in two years after his cancer diagnosis last year forced him to postpone public-facing duties for a period and Kate was also absent last year after beginning her chemotherapy, since completed and she is now in remission. The royal group warmly greeted each other when they first met at the abbey's great west door where they waited for the King and Queen after being greeted by Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster. Outside was a large vocal protest by the anti-monarchy group Republic who held up 'Not my King' and 'Down with the Crown' placards from an area across from the abbey. In his Commonwealth Day message, the King said restoring the 'disrupted harmony of our entire planet' is the most 'important' task facing humanity. Ahead of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the King also remembered the 'sacrifice and selflessness' of Commonwealth forces who answered the call to fight with Britain and her allies. Charles said in his written address included in a Commonwealth booklet given to the congregation: 'More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the war came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies. 'On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our family of nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict.' This year's Commonwealth Day theme is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the 'enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family'. The King and Queen led the way, as the royals processed to their seats, followed by William and Kate, then Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Kate wore a red dress by Catherine Walker and matching hat by Gina Foster, while Camilla was dressed in a pink wool crepe and satin coat dress by Fiona Clare and matching beret hat by Philip Treacy. The Dean of Westminster said in his bidding: 'We gather, in this house of prayer, to rejoice in our common life. We are God's people in a Commonwealth of Nations. 'As different peoples we rejoice in this opportunity to reflect, in mutual respect, on our shared dignity and commitment to the service of others. We celebrate the love and affection that binds us in unity and gives us resilience and strength.' The arriving congregation heard the pulsating drumming of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, a Hindu Scottish pipe band in tartan dress and kilts based in north-west London, while inside the abbey musical performances included musicians, acrobats and singers from the Masai Cultural Arts team. Britain's Got Talent 2015 semi-finalists, violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason and his sister Jeneba accompanying on piano, performed during the service. They are from a famous musical family which includes their classical music star sibling Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who arranged their performance piece Deep River by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Baroness Scotland, secretary-general of the Commonwealth, said the Act of Affirmation which included the words: 'United in kinship and common purpose, we cherish the rich tapestry of thought, culture, tradition, and experience which strengthens our bonds.' At the end, the congregation responded: 'We affirm our belief in the Commonwealth as a powerful influence for good in the world, and pledge ourselves to its service, now and for the future.' Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading performed one of her best known songs, Love and Affection, with a full band as the service drew to a close.
