The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This year’s service is a big first – This is the first Commonwealth Day service under the new reign of King Charles III. After more than 70 years, this is the first year when Commonwealth has a new head. This day also marks William and Catherine’s first as the new Prince and Princess of Wales.
The #Prince and #PrincessofWales arriving at Westminster Abbey for #commonwealthday2023
PS: That outfit is a NO. pic.twitter.com/YuWuPgbTqR
— RegalFille (@RegalFille) March 13, 2023
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe. The service at Abbey marks the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe – including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. This year’s service also marks the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter, which was signed by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 11 March 2013.
Every year the day is celebrated under a theme – this year the theme is ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’. The theme combines the active commitment of member states to support the promotion of peace, prosperity and sustainability, especially through climate action, so as to secure a better future for our young people and improve the lives of all Commonwealth citizens.
King Charles III today released his first Commonwealth message in which he highlighted various causes that are close to his heart, the importance of the Commonwealth in his and his late Mother’s life.
Catherine was wearing a Sean Barrett Blue Hat that looks very similar to the black hat that she wore at the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Thanks to Emma and Paul on Twitter for the ids.
A closer look at the outfit.
Catherine paired the outfit with The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch but this time without the cabochon emerald.
She was wearing Lady Diana’s Sapphire and Diamond earrings.
Catherine teamed up the look with her Gianvito Rossi 105 Blue Suede Pumps
and her Emmy London Natasha Midnight Self Piped Clutch.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the #StPatricksDay parade this Friday pic.twitter.com/r6CSOAoonA
— RegalFille (@RegalFille) March 13, 2023
Kensington Palace announced today that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be attending St. Patrick’s day Parade this week.
