Overview

• The 2025 Commonwealth Day Service marked King Charles III's first attendance since 2023, following his recovery from cancer treatment.
• Princess Anne wore a brooch gifted by Queen Elizabeth II for her 1973 wedding, symbolizing continuity and sentimentality within the royal family.
• The Princess of Wales returned to the event in a red Catherine Walker dress, accessorized with Queen Elizabeth's pearl choker and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl earrings.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reflected on their last royal engagement in 2020, with Meghan emphasizing the personal evolution of her life over the past five years.
• King Charles launched the 2026 Commonwealth Games Baton Relay, continuing the monarchy's ceremonial role in Commonwealth events.