Queen has cancelled visit to Westminster Abbey due to illness

The speaker expresses gratitude for the support received from the Commonwealth and highlights the significance of charters as enduring documents. A new Commonwealth Charter is introduced, capturing core values and aspirations. The speaker hopes this charter will guide future efforts to make the Commonwealth adaptable and responsive to global needs.

What does the speaker express gratitude for during the Commonwealth Day gathering?

• The opportunity to travel

• The support and good wishes from the Commonwealth

• The end of the Diamond Jubilee

• The chance to sign a new Charter

What is the significance of the Charter mentioned by the speaker?

• It is a historical artifact

• It is a personal letter from the speaker

• It is a document that captures the core values and aspirations of the Commonwealth

• It is a new law for the Commonwealth

How does the speaker describe charters throughout history?

• As outdated relics

• As personal diaries

• As special documents designed to last

• As temporary agreements

What does the speaker hope the Charter will achieve for the Commonwealth?

• Make it more fit and agile for future challenges

• End its global influence

• Reduce its size

• Increase its wealth

What role does the speaker envision for the Commonwealth in the future?

• To apply its wisdom to global challenges

• To become a political union

• To remain unchanged

• To focus solely on economic growth