The Queen of England and Head of
the Commonwealth has vowed to continue to grow the Commonwealth in “scope and
stature” for future generations.
She gave this assurance in her
Commonwealth Day message on Saturday.
The Commonwealth of Nations
(formerly the British Commonwealth), is an intergovernmental organisation of 53
member states that are mostly former territories of the British Empire.
The Queen’s message to the 53
Commonwealth member nations will feature in a service, staged at Westminster
Abbey on Monday to mark Commonwealth Day.
Nigeria is a member of the commonwealth
nations.
According to Her Majesty, “We all
have reason to give thanks for the numerous ways in which our lives are
enriched when we learn from others. Through exchanging ideas, and seeing life
from other perspectives, we grow in understanding and work more collaboratively
towards a common future. There is a very special value in the insights we gain
through the Commonwealth connection; shared inheritances help us overcome
difference so that diversity is a cause for celebration rather than division.
“We shall see this in action at
the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which takes place in the United
Kingdom next month, bringing together young people, business and civil society
from across the Commonwealth.
“These gatherings are themselves
fine examples of how consensus and commitment can help to create a future that
is fairer, more secure, more prosperous and sustainable. Having enjoyed the
warm hospitality of so many Commonwealth countries over the years, I look
forward to the pleasure of welcoming the leaders of our family of 53 nations to
my homes in London and Windsor.
“Sport also contributes to
building peace and development. The excitement and positive potential of
friendly rivalry will be on display next month as we enjoy the Commonwealth
Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. Contributing to the success of the Games,
alongside athletes and officials, will be thousands of volunteers.
“Voluntary effort, by people
working as individuals, in groups or through larger associations, is so often
what shapes the Commonwealth and all our communities. By pledging to serve the
common good in new ways, we can ensure that the Commonwealth continues to grow
in scope and stature, to have an even greater impact on people’s lives, today
and for future generations,.”
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