The Queen isabel II of England today expressed his wish that the commonwealth (Commonwealth of former British colonies and protectorates) remain “an influential force for good in the world for generations,” in his traditional message for the Commonwealth Day.
The sovereign does not attend today the commemorative religious service in the London abbey of westminster, where she is represented by her eldest son and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, who increasingly takes on more functions from his mother, who, at 95, has some mobility problems.
Buckingham palace reported on Saturday that the Queen, who now uses a cane to walk, would not go to the abbey in person – according to the media, due to these difficulties and not for health reasons – although she will keep other commitments this week.
In the message transmitted to the attendees, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, and politicians and dignitaries from the member countries, Elizabeth II is pleased to “see a modern, vibrant and connected Commonwealth, combining rich history and tradition with great social, cultural and technological advances” of the last times.
“Our family of nations remains a point of connection, cooperation and friendship”affirmed the queen, who highlighted the capacity of this association of nations to “pursue shared goals and the common good”.
Elizabeth II, whose father, George VI, was the first Head of the Commonwealth, a symbolic post she inherited, hoped that the 54 Member States would continue “deepening in their determination to lean on” mutually.
During the service, which is attended by some 1,500 people, the musical piece will be premiered Beacon Of Brightest Lightmade of Debbie Wisemann on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, who celebrated 70 years on the throne on February 6.
Commonwealth Day would have been the sovereign’s first public appearance since that anniversary, although on the 7th she received the Prime Minister of Canada in audience at Windsor Castle (near London). Justin Trudeau.
The last time Elizabeth II missed Commonwealth service was in 2013, due to gastroenteritis, and previously in 1993, due to influenza.
The queen’s health has been a concern since she was admitted to a hospital one night last October for “precautionary” tests, after which doctors recommended that she rest.
On the other hand, Buckingham Palace, the monarch’s official residence in London, announced today that Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, will attend on behalf of Elizabeth II the meeting of heads of State and Government of the Commonwealth in the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, in the week of June 20, 2022, after two years of not being held due to the coronavirus pandemic. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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