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Every year, on the second Monday in March, people all around the Commonwealth get together to celebrate the special partnership of nations, peoples and ideals which makes the Commonwealth unique.
In the UK, the RCS (on behalf of the Council of Commonwealth Societies) organises a special Observance which takes place in Westminster Abbey in London. The UK's largest multi-faith gathering, the Observance is attended by HM The Queen, Heads of Government and faith leaders from around the world, and more than 1000 young people from across the UK. Celebrity readers, dancers and musicians all combine to make this a colourful and lively event not to be missed.
The Observance takes a different theme each year, explored through personal testimonies, readings, performances and a message from HM The Queen. Vibrant and exciting, this event is the perfect way to bring the Commonwealth and its ideals to life for people of all ages.