Commonwealth Day 2025
Young people mark Commonwealth Day 2025 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
On Commonwealth Day 2025, Monday 10 March, the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Nancy Warne, welcomed young people from four local primary schools to the town hall to be part of a country-wide Commonwealth flag raising ceremony.
Shortly before 10am the visitors joined Nancy in reciting the Commonwealth Affirmation and they watched as the Commonwealth Flag was raised on the town hall.
The group then moved inside to hear Nancy read the King’s Commonwealth Day message. An informal question and answer session with refreshments followed during which the young people were able to find out a little more about Commonwealth Day and the mayoralty in Tunbridge Wells.
Children from the following schools were in attendance:
- Kent College, Pembury
- Lamberhurst Primary School
- St Mark’s CEP Primary School
- The Wells Free School
Speaking after the event Nancy said: ‘It was lovely to welcome children, teachers and parents to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. As the Commonwealth Flag was raised above the Tunbridge Wells Town Hall I read the Affirmation to renew our pledge to uphold and serve the values of our unique global family. This year's theme is ‘Together We Thrive’, which celebrates the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family – 56 independent member countries united by shared values enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter and working together to create a more connected, resilient and prosperous world.’
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe. Monday 10 March 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.
