Commonwealth Day is observed on different dates worldwide and on May 24 in India. It celebrates the shared history and values of countries once part of the British Empire. The day was first linked to Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24, 1819. The 2025 theme is ‘Together we thrive’, focusing on unity and strong communities. India joined the Commonwealth in 1950 under the London Declaration by Krishna Menon. New Delhi hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. King Charles III is the current symbolic head after Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. The day promotes international cooperation for global peace and prosperity.
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