Monarch delivers his first Commonwealth Day message from great pulpit in Westminster Abbey
He continued: “Ours is an association not just of shared values but of common purpose and joint action. In this we are blessed with the ingenuity and imagination of a third of the world’s population, including one and a half billion people under the age of 30.
In succeeding Her Majesty as head of the Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example, together with all that I have learned from the extraordinary people I have met throughout the Commonwealth over so many years. These are not simply ideals. In each lies an imperative to act, and to make a practical difference in the lives of the 2.6 billion people who call the Commonwealth home.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘I draw great strength from her example’: King Charles pays tribute to late Queen during speechKing Charles III has delivered his first Commonwealth Day message from Westminster Abbey. The King praised the “extraordinary potential” of the Commonwealth and paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II’s particular pride for Commonwealth Day. “In succeeding Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example,” King Charles said. “Together with all that I have learnt from the extraordinary people I have met throughout the Commonwealth over so many years.”
Read more »
King Charles III calls for action on climate change in address to Commonwealth leadersKing Charles III issues a call to Commonwealth leaders to act on climate change in his first Commonwealth Day address as King.
Read more »
King Charles will seat Harry and Meghan 'in Iceland' for coronationThe estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex could receive frosty treatment from the Royal Family if they choose to make the trip to London for King Charles' coronation.
Read more »
King Charles's horse to race in Adelaide Cup as large crowds, protesters expectedBred by the late Queen and owned by His Majesty the King, the Adelaide Cup is set to host a royal horse this year — along with a large crowd.
Read more »
'Kinda shady': Extraordinary snub over Jamie Lee Curtis' Oscar winOnline viewers have pointed out the moment rival nominee Angela Bassett completely brushed Jamie Lee Curtis' win for Best Supporting Actress after she failed to stand up and clap.
Read more »