Photo: Westminster Abbey/Picture Partnership
King Charles has continued Queen Elizabeth’s tradition of giving an annual Commonwealth Day Address. Queen Elizabeth used to give a pre-recorded speech (audio only) that was played during the service. In the last few years of her reign, her address was just printed in the program and published online.
King Charles gave his speech live during the service in the first year of his reign. In his 2nd year, as he was unable to attend, the speech was pre-recorded. After that the speeches were published online. (The speech was not included in the order of service.)
| Year | Theme | Text | Video | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | ||||
| 2029 | – | – | – | – |
| 2028 | – | – | – | – |
| 2027 | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 | Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth | Text | – | Published online. |
| 2025 | Together We Thrive | Text | Published online. | |
| 2024 | One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth |
Text | Video |
Pre-recorded video
and shown during service. King Charles was absent from the service due to Cancer treatment. |
| 2023 | Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future |
Text | Video | First Commonwealth Day as Monarch Given Live during Service. |
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