A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day

To mark Commonwealth Day, the Queen shares her annual message. Other members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex, join the celebrations and speak about why our Commonwealth links are so important. Presented by Anita Rani from Westminster Abbey, the celebration hears voices from across the world alongside music and readings, including performances by Nitin Sawhney, Lianne La Havas, Alexis Ffrench and a reflection by double Commonwealth gold medal-winning athlete Denise Lewis.

Fergal Keane and Reeta Chakrabarti present live coverage from Westminster Abbey of a special service for Commonwealth Day, celebrating the Queen's platinum jubilee.

For the first time, HM the King delivers his Commonwealth Day message during a service of celebration at Westminster Abbey, in his new role as head of the Commonwealth. This historic occasion, in the presence of senior members of the royal family, features musical performances from all regions of the Commonwealth, including artists from New Zealand, Rwanda and Cyprus.

In the presence of senior members of the royal family, Reeta Chakrabarti introduces live coverage from Westminster Abbey in London of the annual service of celebration for Commonwealth Day.