Commonwealth Day

noun

a holiday observed in some countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, originally on May 24, the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, but now on varying dates.

Commonwealth Day

noun

the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, May 24, celebrated (now on the second Monday in March) as a holiday in many parts of the Commonwealth Former nameEmpire Day

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Commonwealth Day¹

First recorded in 1955–60

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Two days after becoming European indoor champion over 60m last month, he was part of an event in Wales to mark Commonwealth Day.

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In recent weeks the King has been on a trip to Northern Ireland and also attended the Commonwealth Day service, which he missed last year after his diagnosis.

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The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the "enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family".

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The relay, which begins in London as a part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, will be the King's first as head of the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth Day is traditionally marked with a service at Westminster Abbey and this year the King and Queen will attend alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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commonwealth Commonwealth of England

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