Queen Elizabeth’s portrait released on February 6, 2022 to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee year.Photo: Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace via GettyQueen Elizabethis continuing to affirm her “service” to Britain and dozens of countries around the world.In her annual Commonwealth Day message on Monday, the 95-year-old monarch echoed the vow she made on her 21st birthday in 1947 that she will be forever “devoted” to her public work.On Friday, the Queen, who has suffered a series of health issues since October, announced she wasbowing out of attending the serviceand wanted her sonPrince Charlesto represent her at the service.“In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service,” she stated in her message, which she wrote at Windsor Castle. It was released as the annual Commonwealth Day service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday.Although she recently recovered from COVID-19, PEOPLE understands that the Queen’s absence from the Commonwealth Day Service is not related to illness. There were discussions surrounding the monarch’s comfort when it came to her travel arrangements and attending the service, which celebrates the union of the 54 nations that make up the Commonwealth.“The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesAffectionately calling the Commonwealth the “family of nations” in her message, the Queen also reiterated her hope that the countries –—from Canada to Australia to India and Jamaica — can be a “point of connection, cooperation and friendship.“She adds, “It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit.“Signing her message, “Elizabeth R,” she seemingly referenced Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (she tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 20) as she concluded her message: “In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.“Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesOther members of the royal family, includingPrince WilliamandKate Middletonand Charles’s wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the service in London. It marks the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started that an in-person service has been able to take place. The last Commonwealth Day service was in March 2020, which was also the last joint royal outing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended before officially stepping back as senior working members of the royal family.Before the service on Monday, William and Kate shared a social media message celebrating the day.The Queen, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, was able to carry out an in-person engagement last week,meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeauduring his visit to Britain. Despite being seen regularly with a walking stick in recent months, she didn’t appear to need to use one during the meeting.As last-minute preparations took place for Monday’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, it was confirmed that Charles and Camilla will represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, in June. The meeting was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Queen Elizabeth.GettySince 1969,Prince Charleshas visited 46 Commonwealth countries, the palace said, as they released a statement on his behalf on Monday, in which he praised the “rich diversity of traditions, experience and talents which can help to build a more equal, sustainable and prosperous future” across the organization.“As the world works to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, and in this Jubilee year, it is more important than ever that the countries of the Commonwealth come together,” Charles said as he added that his “wife and I are delighted to be attending " meeting in June.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!William and Kate will beheading out on the first Commonwealth touron the Queen’s behalf next week as they visit Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Queen Elizabeth’s portrait released on February 6, 2022 to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee year.Photo: Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace via Getty
Queen Elizabethis continuing to affirm her “service” to Britain and dozens of countries around the world.In her annual Commonwealth Day message on Monday, the 95-year-old monarch echoed the vow she made on her 21st birthday in 1947 that she will be forever “devoted” to her public work.On Friday, the Queen, who has suffered a series of health issues since October, announced she wasbowing out of attending the serviceand wanted her sonPrince Charlesto represent her at the service.“In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service,” she stated in her message, which she wrote at Windsor Castle. It was released as the annual Commonwealth Day service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday.Although she recently recovered from COVID-19, PEOPLE understands that the Queen’s absence from the Commonwealth Day Service is not related to illness. There were discussions surrounding the monarch’s comfort when it came to her travel arrangements and attending the service, which celebrates the union of the 54 nations that make up the Commonwealth.“The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesAffectionately calling the Commonwealth the “family of nations” in her message, the Queen also reiterated her hope that the countries –—from Canada to Australia to India and Jamaica — can be a “point of connection, cooperation and friendship.“She adds, “It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit.“Signing her message, “Elizabeth R,” she seemingly referenced Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (she tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 20) as she concluded her message: “In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.“Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty ImagesOther members of the royal family, includingPrince WilliamandKate Middletonand Charles’s wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the service in London. It marks the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started that an in-person service has been able to take place. The last Commonwealth Day service was in March 2020, which was also the last joint royal outing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended before officially stepping back as senior working members of the royal family.Before the service on Monday, William and Kate shared a social media message celebrating the day.The Queen, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, was able to carry out an in-person engagement last week,meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeauduring his visit to Britain. Despite being seen regularly with a walking stick in recent months, she didn’t appear to need to use one during the meeting.As last-minute preparations took place for Monday’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, it was confirmed that Charles and Camilla will represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, in June. The meeting was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Queen Elizabeth.GettySince 1969,Prince Charleshas visited 46 Commonwealth countries, the palace said, as they released a statement on his behalf on Monday, in which he praised the “rich diversity of traditions, experience and talents which can help to build a more equal, sustainable and prosperous future” across the organization.“As the world works to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, and in this Jubilee year, it is more important than ever that the countries of the Commonwealth come together,” Charles said as he added that his “wife and I are delighted to be attending " meeting in June.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!William and Kate will beheading out on the first Commonwealth touron the Queen’s behalf next week as they visit Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Queen Elizabethis continuing to affirm her “service” to Britain and dozens of countries around the world.
In her annual Commonwealth Day message on Monday, the 95-year-old monarch echoed the vow she made on her 21st birthday in 1947 that she will be forever “devoted” to her public work.
On Friday, the Queen, who has suffered a series of health issues since October, announced she wasbowing out of attending the serviceand wanted her sonPrince Charlesto represent her at the service.
“In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service,” she stated in her message, which she wrote at Windsor Castle. It was released as the annual Commonwealth Day service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Although she recently recovered from COVID-19, PEOPLE understands that the Queen’s absence from the Commonwealth Day Service is not related to illness. There were discussions surrounding the monarch’s comfort when it came to her travel arrangements and attending the service, which celebrates the union of the 54 nations that make up the Commonwealth.
“The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images
Affectionately calling the Commonwealth the “family of nations” in her message, the Queen also reiterated her hope that the countries –—from Canada to Australia to India and Jamaica — can be a “point of connection, cooperation and friendship.”
She adds, “It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit.”
Signing her message, “Elizabeth R,” she seemingly referenced Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (she tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 20) as she concluded her message: “In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service on March 14, 2022.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images
Other members of the royal family, includingPrince WilliamandKate Middletonand Charles’s wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the service in London. It marks the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started that an in-person service has been able to take place. The last Commonwealth Day service was in March 2020, which was also the last joint royal outing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended before officially stepping back as senior working members of the royal family.
Before the service on Monday, William and Kate shared a social media message celebrating the day.
The Queen, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, was able to carry out an in-person engagement last week,meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeauduring his visit to Britain. Despite being seen regularly with a walking stick in recent months, she didn’t appear to need to use one during the meeting.
As last-minute preparations took place for Monday’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, it was confirmed that Charles and Camilla will represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, in June. The meeting was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth.Getty
Since 1969,Prince Charleshas visited 46 Commonwealth countries, the palace said, as they released a statement on his behalf on Monday, in which he praised the “rich diversity of traditions, experience and talents which can help to build a more equal, sustainable and prosperous future” across the organization.
“As the world works to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, and in this Jubilee year, it is more important than ever that the countries of the Commonwealth come together,” Charles said as he added that his “wife and I are delighted to be attending " meeting in June.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
William and Kate will beheading out on the first Commonwealth touron the Queen’s behalf next week as they visit Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
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