Commonwealth Day
noun
: a holiday observed in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations formerly on May 24 as the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birthday and now on the second Monday in March
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As for Catherine Walker, Kate sported the designer on Commonwealth Day in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton just joined the royal family for Commonwealth Day, sending several subtle fashion statements with her regal red ensemble.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
It’s been a busy Commonwealth Day for the monarch, who also marked the celebration by collaborating with Apple Music for a special show and playlist of his favorite tracks from around the Commonwealth.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
According to the Royal Family's website, the playlist, which will be released on Commonwealth Day on Monday, March 10, will feature artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones, alongside contemporary talent such as Davido and RAYE.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton just joined the royal family for Commonwealth Day, sending several subtle fashion statements with her regal red ensemble.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
It’s been a busy Commonwealth Day for the monarch, who also marked the celebration by collaborating with Apple Music for a special show and playlist of his favorite tracks from around the Commonwealth.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
According to the Royal Family's website, the playlist, which will be released on Commonwealth Day on Monday, March 10, will feature artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones, alongside contemporary talent such as Davido and RAYE.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Commonwealth Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Commonwealth%20Day. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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