Commonwealth Day
noun
: a holiday observed in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations formerly on May 24 as the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birthday and now on the second Monday in March
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The occasion, the annual Commonwealth Day service, marked a significant return for the princess, who missed last year’s event while undergoing cancer treatment, unknown to the public at the time.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Princess Kate steps out for first Commonwealth Day service since 2023 after cancer battleNeed a break?
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
As for Catherine Walker, Kate sported the designer on Commonwealth Day in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton just joined the royal family for Commonwealth Day, sending several subtle fashion statements with her regal red ensemble.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Princess Kate steps out for first Commonwealth Day service since 2023 after cancer battleNeed a break?
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
As for Catherine Walker, Kate sported the designer on Commonwealth Day in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton just joined the royal family for Commonwealth Day, sending several subtle fashion statements with her regal red ensemble.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Commonwealth Day
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“Commonwealth Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Commonwealth%20Day. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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