King Charles will launch the baton relay for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a significant moment in the lead-up to the event.
This initiative is part of broader celebrations of Commonwealth unity and cooperation.
On Commonwealth Day, the King will join the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and a 2,000-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey.
The Princess of Wales, Kate, will attend after missing last year’s service due to health reasons. She is gradually returning to public duties following her confirmation of being in remission.
In his Commonwealth Day message, King Charles emphasised restoring global harmony as humanity’s most critical task.
King Charles said: “This year, the world reflects on the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War Two.
“More than one and-a-half million men and women who served during the War came from across the Commonwealth to support the United Kingdom and its allies.
“On this special anniversary, we remember with particular pride and everlasting gratitude the untold sacrifice and selflessness of so many from around our Family of Nations who gave their lives in that dreadful conflict.”
This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is Together We Thrive, which celebrates the “enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family”.
The service will feature a performance by Joan Armatrading, and King Charles has released a playlist with Apple Music featuring artists from across the Commonwealth.
In the evening, he will attend the Commonwealth Day reception, where Andrew Lloyd Webber will perform a commemorative song for the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize.
