A Celebration for Commonwealth Day

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From Westminster Abbey, a commemorative service celebrating the diversity, unity and shared values of the Commonwealth.

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Anita Rani

Sangeeta Bhaskar

Rosheen Archer

A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day: 2021

BBC One - A Service of Celebration for Commonwealth Day, 2021

Anita Rani introduces a celebration of Commonwealth Day from Westminster Abbey.

Anita Rani introduces a celebration of Commonwealth Day from Westminster Abbey. The Queen shares her annual message, and Nitin Sawhney, Lianne La Havas, Alexis Ffrench perform.

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.

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