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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While the Prince of Wales stepped out with members of the royal family for the annual Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, PEOPLE understands Princess Kate was heading to a private appointment.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The situation has also cast an uneasy shadow over the annual Commonwealth Day celebration, which Prince William and other senior royals were due to attend at Westminster Abbey later Monday.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
Prince William, Queen Camilla to co-host Commonwealth Day amid King Charles' absence
Charles is notably absent from making a physical appearance during Commonwealth Day.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
William, Queen Camilla and other senior royals attended a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2024
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The situation has also cast an uneasy shadow over the annual Commonwealth Day celebration, which Prince William and other senior royals were due to attend at Westminster Abbey later Monday.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
Prince William, Queen Camilla to co-host Commonwealth Day amid King Charles' absence
Charles is notably absent from making a physical appearance during Commonwealth Day.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
William, Queen Camilla and other senior royals attended a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Commonwealth Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Commonwealth%20Day. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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