Prince Charles Takes Place Of The Queen At Commonwealth Day Service After She Opts Out
Prince Charles took the place of his mother, Queen Elizabeth at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
The Queen, 95, revealed on Friday that she would not be present at the service that celebrates the union of the 54 nations of the Commonwealth.
“After discussing the arrangements with the Royal Household, The Queen has asked The Prince of Wales to represent Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday,” Buckingham Palace said.
“The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead,” the statement added.
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The Prince of Wales appeared alongside his son, Prince William. The palace did indicate that the Queen’s health did not have anything to do with her decision.
“In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service,” The Queen said in the statement following the decision. “Our family on nations continues to be a point of connection, cooperation and friendship. It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit. In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.”