Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto)

To mark #CommonwealthDay, a celebration of the shared history and achievements of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Royal Union flag will be flown alongside the Canadian flag at the Senate of Canada Building until sunset. #SenCA

It was an honour to deliver the Commonwealth Affirmation at the #CommonwealthDay service at Westminster Abbey for the first time as Secretary-General. Our shared values unite us as we work towards a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous common future. @CommonwealthSec @RoyalCWSociety @RoyalFamily @SamoaGovt

This morning at the Memorial Gates in London, I was honoured to join a remembrance ceremony for the five million men and women who served during the First and Second World Wars. Their shared sacrifices helped shape the freedom we enjoy today. #CommonwealthDay

Baraneh Shahrbandi, Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto) Youth Director, was the Flagbearer for Canada at The Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey.

“The most perfect, the noblest, the most classically beautiful memorial.” That’s how Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension in France was described when it was completed in the 1920s. Originally one of three ‘experimental’ cemeteries, and designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield (with early plans by Charles Holden), Forceville helped shape the vision for permanent commemoration after the First World War. Today, we’re carrying out essential works to protect this site for future generations. Time and weather have taken their toll, and we’re carefully restoring the stone boundary walls to ensure the cemetery remains safe and true to its original character.

🌊💙 Plastic problem? Be part of the solution. Did you know over 11 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every single year? At the Royal Commonwealth Society, we are protecting Commonwealth waters through our Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign - and you can help too. Small changes make a big difference! ♻️ Say no to single-use plastics 🛍️ Choose reusables 🚰 Refill, not landfill 🌍 Spread the word 🌊✨Want to do more? Why not host a Beach Clean-Up! Find out how at: royalcwsociety.org/commonwealth-c… #CleanOceans #PlasticFree #CommonwealthWaters #ReducePlastic #ProtectOurPlanet #RoyalCommonwealthSociety

Happy New Year Australia! 🎉 Fireworks have been launched from Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House to ring in 2026. Latest updates 👉 trib.al/uWifEC0

Canadian citizens - Canada House is closed tomorrow for New Year's Day. For 24/7 consular assistance contact: 📞+1 613 996 8885 📧sos@international.gc.ca 🌐travel.gc.ca ☎️00 800 6633 0000 (free of charge) More info: travel.gc.ca/assistance/eme…

There are just a couple of weeks left to apply for a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship! Let us know how studying a Master’s degree abroad will help you tackle challenges in your community. Apply by 14 January to become a #QECS Scholar! buff.ly/Xc71zMV

Happy New Year from the Royal Commonwealth Society! 🎉 Here are some of our highlights from 2025⭐ If you would like to read more about what did and achieved this past year, head to: royalcwsociety.org/post/our-year-… As we look to 2026, we encourage you to follow along and support education, equality and the environment around the Commonwealth! #HappyNewYear #RoyalCommonwealthSociety #NewYear2026

Happy New Year’s Eve! Tonight, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be ringing in the new year. Whether you’re out watching fireworks, partying, or having a cozy night in, we wish you a spectacular and safe celebration. What are your #NYE plans? 🎉🪩🎆

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch).

“Love is how you live your life” Brilliant to be joined by Eugene Levy at this year’s 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service. Watch Royal Carols: Together at Christmas on Christmas Eve at 7.25pm on @ITV and @ITVX

I am closely following the troubling developments in Bangladesh. I urge respect for the rule of law and for authorities to take every measure to ensure peace and the safety of all. In this regard, I welcome the statement of the interim Government calling for restraint, responsibility, and an abiding commitment to reject hatred. Read my full statement below: thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwea…

Read our case study on how Barbados is quietly reshaping its response to plastic pollution through a Commonwealth Blue Charter Incubator Project bringing together policy, community action and education to protect oceans and livelihoods ⬇️ thecommonwealth.org/news/how-barba… #BlueCharter

RT @TorCentre: 11 Dec 1931, Statute of Westminster gave complete legislative independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa,…

#OTD 94 years ago, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster – recognizing Canada as independent and equal with Britain.

To mark the establishment of the Statute of Westminster, 1931, the Royal Union flag will be flown from sunrise to sunset alongside the Canadian flag at the Senate of Canada Building, and at airports, military bases, and other federal buildings. #SenCA #CdnHist

Congratulations to the winners of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025! ✍️✨ Earlier today, The Queen, as Vice-Patron of the @RoyalCWSociety , hosted a reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate the winners and runners-up of the competition. Well done to all those who took part and as Her Majesty said during the reception, “I am certain that each one of our brilliant finalists has an exciting future ahead of you…”.

Today, Canada’s Fallen will be honoured and remembered. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers