Multiple members of the Royal Family are set to gather in London today for the annual Commonwealth Day Service. The event will take place at Westminster Abbey and will focus on the theme ‘Together We Thrive’, which celebrates the spirit of the Commonwealth.
The service, which will be made up of readings and performances, will also highlight the importance of fostering strong and connected communities that support and empower their members. While not all members of the Royal Family will be present, Buckingham Palace has confirmed today that a number of royals will be in attendance.
This includes:
- King Charles
- Queen Camilla
- Prince William
- Princess Kate
- Princess Anne
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Prince Edward, who is celebrating his 61st birthday today, will not attend the service.
His wife Duchess Sophie, 60, will also not be at the service as she is set to be in New York.
The service will be broadcast to members of the public live from Westminster Abbey on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
As well as the royals attending the service, the abbey will also have around 2,000 guests including Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Scotland, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General Elect, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.
High Commissioners, senior politicians and dignitaries from across the UK and the Commonwealth will also be present at the service, along with Commonwealth Games Athletes, including Sir Chris Hoy and Shanice Beckford-Norton.
The service will be extremely important for the Royal Family this year as Princess Kate and the King both missed the event last year.
This is because they were both undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.