Observance

In the UK, one way in which Commonwealth Day is celebrated is with a unique event in London’s Westminster Abbey. 

The UK’s largest multi-faith celebration, the Commonwealth Day Observance, is attended by Her Majesty The Queen, Heads of Government, High Commissioners, up to 200 other VIPs and more than 1,000 schoolchildren.

Each year the Commonwealth Day Observance celebrates the Commonwealth Theme through a thrilling mix of world music, dance and personal testimonies. 2012 will be a special year for the Observance as it will also be kicking off the Commonwealth’s celebrations for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee – marking both 60 years as the UK Monarch and 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth.

Contact

For more information about the 2012 Commonwealth Day Observance please email The Royal Commonwealth Society, who organise the event (on behalf of the Council of Commonwealth Societies) at observance@thercs.org.