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CNN
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Princess of Wales joins King at annual Commonwealth celebrations after missing last year's event
Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined Britain's King Charles III and other members of the royal family in celebrating Commonwealth Day on Monday, attending an event at London's Westminster Abbey filled with performances from countries across the association. The Commonwealth is a voluntary organization of 56 member states, bringing together 2.7 billion people and focuses on shared goals such as democracy, peace and development. The King led the nation at the annual service of celebration - a staple in the royal calendar - accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla. Catherine, who missed last year's event, attended Monday's celebration with her husband Prince William. The pair sang along to hymns and the UK's national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances. Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also joined the festivities. Joan Armatrading, an English singer-songwriter, performed an arrangement of her 1976 single Love and Affection, a ballad about love and friendship. A team from Masai Cultural Arts, an arts organization made up of traditional Masai singers, percussionists, musicians, acrobats, and dancers, also performed, alongside other artists. Kate is continuing to return to her royal duties after temporarily stepping away from public life in January last year. In March 2024, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer, announcing earlier this year that she was in remission from the disease. It was also King Charles' first appearance at the event in two years after his own cancer diagnosis last year forced him to miss it previously while he briefly stepped away from public-facing duties. In a written address for Monday's celebration, Charles praised how the Commonwealth is able to 'come together' in the spirit of support and friendship. 'In these uncertain times, where it is all too easy to believe that our differences are problems instead of a source of strength and an opportunity for learning, the Commonwealth's remarkable collection of nations and peoples come together in the spirit of support and, crucially, friendship,' the King said in his message, which was printed in the service's program. 'The Commonwealth's ability to bring together people from all over the world has stood the test of time and remains as ever-important today,' he continued. The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is 'Together We Thrive,' which celebrates the 'enduring spirit' of the family of nations. GET OUR FREE ROYAL NEWSLETTER • Sign up to CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what's happening behind palace walls. Monday will also see Charles launch the inaugural King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially kicking off the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He and Camilla will also be guests of Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Scotland at the Commonwealth Day reception, where they will hear a commemorative song by Andrew Lloyd Webber in honor of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. It's been a busy Commonwealth Day for the monarch, who also marked the celebration by collaborating with Apple Music for a special show and playlist of his favorite tracks from around the Commonwealth. Reggae legend Bob Marley, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter RAYE and Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue were among the artists included in the King's playlist.
CNN
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Princess of Wales joins King at annual Commonwealth celebrations after missing last year's event
Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined Britain's King Charles III and other members of the royal family in celebrating Commonwealth Day on Monday, attending an event at London's Westminster Abbey filled with performances from countries across the association. The Commonwealth is a voluntary organization of 56 member states, bringing together 2.7 billion people and focuses on shared goals such as democracy, peace and development. The King led the nation at the annual service of celebration - a staple in the royal calendar - accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla. Catherine, who missed last year's event, attended Monday's celebration with her husband Prince William. The pair sang along to hymns and the UK's national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances. Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also joined the festivities. Joan Armatrading, an English singer-songwriter, performed an arrangement of her 1976 single Love and Affection, a ballad about love and friendship. A team from Masai Cultural Arts, an arts organization made up of traditional Masai singers, percussionists, musicians, acrobats, and dancers, also performed, alongside other artists. Kate is continuing to return to her royal duties after temporarily stepping away from public life in January last year. In March 2024, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer, announcing earlier this year that she was in remission from the disease. It was also King Charles' first appearance at the event in two years after his own cancer diagnosis last year forced him to miss it previously while he briefly stepped away from public-facing duties. In a written address for Monday's celebration, Charles praised how the Commonwealth is able to 'come together' in the spirit of support and friendship. 'In these uncertain times, where it is all too easy to believe that our differences are problems instead of a source of strength and an opportunity for learning, the Commonwealth's remarkable collection of nations and peoples come together in the spirit of support and, crucially, friendship,' the King said in his message, which was printed in the service's program. 'The Commonwealth's ability to bring together people from all over the world has stood the test of time and remains as ever-important today,' he continued. The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is 'Together We Thrive,' which celebrates the 'enduring spirit' of the family of nations. GET OUR FREE ROYAL NEWSLETTER • Sign up to CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what's happening behind palace walls. Monday will also see Charles launch the inaugural King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially kicking off the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He and Camilla will also be guests of Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Scotland at the Commonwealth Day reception, where they will hear a commemorative song by Andrew Lloyd Webber in honor of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. It's been a busy Commonwealth Day for the monarch, who also marked the celebration by collaborating with Apple Music for a special show and playlist of his favorite tracks from around the Commonwealth. Reggae legend Bob Marley, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter RAYE and Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue were among the artists included in the King's playlist.
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.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess of Wales joins King at annual Commonwealth celebrations after missing last year's event
Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined Britain's King Charles III and other members of the royal family in celebrating Commonwealth Day on Monday, attending an event at London's Westminster Abbey filled with performances from countries across the association. The Commonwealth is a voluntary organization of 56 member states, bringing together 2.7 billion people and focuses on shared goals such as democracy, peace and development. The King led the nation at the annual service of celebration - a staple in the royal calendar - accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla. Catherine, who missed last year's event, attended Monday's celebration with her husband Prince William. The pair sang along to hymns and the UK's national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances. Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also joined the festivities. Joan Armatrading, an English singer-songwriter, performed an arrangement of her 1976 single Love and Affection, a ballad about love and friendship. A team from Masai Cultural Arts, an arts organization made up of traditional Masai singers, percussionists, musicians, acrobats, and dancers, also performed, alongside other artists. Kate is continuing to return to her royal duties after temporarily stepping away from public life in January last year. In March 2024, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer, announcing earlier this year that she was in remission from the disease. It was also King Charles' first appearance at the event in two years after his own cancer diagnosis last year forced him to miss it previously while he briefly stepped away from public-facing duties. In a written address for Monday's celebration, Charles praised how the Commonwealth is able to 'come together' in the spirit of support and friendship. 'In these uncertain times, where it is all too easy to believe that our differences are problems instead of a source of strength and an opportunity for learning, the Commonwealth's remarkable collection of nations and peoples come together in the spirit of support and, crucially, friendship,' the King said in his message, which was printed in the service's program. 'The Commonwealth's ability to bring together people from all over the world has stood the test of time and remains as ever-important today,' he continued. The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is 'Together We Thrive,' which celebrates the 'enduring spirit' of the family of nations. Monday will also see Charles launch the inaugural King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, officially kicking off the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He and Camilla will also be guests of Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Scotland at the Commonwealth Day reception, where they will hear a commemorative song by Andrew Lloyd Webber in honor of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. It's been a busy Commonwealth Day for the monarch, who also marked the celebration by collaborating with Apple Music for a special show and playlist of his favorite tracks from around the Commonwealth. Reggae legend Bob Marley, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter RAYE and Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue were among the artists included in the King's playlist.
