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LAUNCH OF THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2025 

We are delighted to announce that The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is now open for submissions. The theme for this year’s competition is Our Commonwealth Journey. Make sure to submit your entries by 23 May 2025. 

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The Royal Commonwealth Society is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. Find out more about our vision and how we aim to achieve this. 

OUR VISION AND MISSION

OUR HISTORY 

Founded on 26 June 1868 as a ‘literary and scientific body’ the Society was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria a year later. Since our establishment the Society has welcomed speakers including Nelson Mandela and evolved to meet the changing nature of the Commonwealth. 

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Become a Friend of the Society and support vital initiatives like increasing children's literacy, reducing plastic pollution, and promoting equality across the Commonwealth. As a Friend, you'll enjoy exclusive access to events, including the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey. 

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Royal Commonwealth Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (226748), incorporated by Royal Charter.
 

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