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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
The British Royal Family Steps Out Together for Commonwealth Day Service 2025
The annual Commonwealth Day is here. King Charles and Queen Camilla led the royals at today's service at Westminster Abbey, followed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Upon their arrival, they were greeted by Rev. David Hoyle, the Dean of Westminster, and met with the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, a community band from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu eco-temple located in Kingsbury, London. "Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved mother, the late Queen—a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life," King Charles said in 2023, his first Commonwealth Day as monarch. "In succeeding Her Majesty as Head of Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example, together with all that I have learnt from the extraordinary people I have so many years." Per Buckingham Palace, "This year's Commonwealth Day theme, 'Together We Thrive', celebrates the enduring spirit of theCommonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter. Rooted in the principles of family, unity and peace, the theme highlights the importance of fostering strong and connected communities that support and empower their members, enabling meaningful progress." Here, see all the best photos of the royal family at today's Commonwealth Day service: The Princess of Wales smiled at her husband as they walked in together. Kate's Catherine Walker dress features an oversized bow on the front. A closer look at Kate's pearl jewelry and Gina Foster hat. The King and Queen arrived together. Charles, who missed the service last year, was back this year; it is his third Commonwealth Day as monarch. Queen Camilla chose a blush pink Fiona Clare coat for the occasion. Princess Anne looked elegant as always. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were among the members of the royal family in attendance. Inside, the Princess of Wales greeted guests. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
