Updated: 7 Mar 2021, 10:29
THE Queen s Commonwealth day TV special will air today, March 7, in which she will deliver a personal message to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
But why was the post-Empire association formed, and which countries is it made up of?
4 Queen Elizabeth II signs her annual Commonwealth Day Message in St George s Hall at Windsor CastleCredit: PA:Press Association
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What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations is made up of 53 countries of which a majority are former territories of Britain.
Countries from across the globe, including Asia, Africa and Europe, all sign up to the same values and principles, acknowledging the shared history they have together.
Updated: 7 Mar 2021, 14:48
THE decision to block Prince Harry s Cenotaph wreath may have fuelled the royal rift which eventually led to his bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview, it s claimed.
It s been reported the Queen s decision to block the request to have the memorial laid on his behalf on Remembrance Day left him feeling deeply wounded.
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Harry and Meghan said they wanted to ‘personally recognise’ the day in their own wayCredit: Handout - Getty
One source told The Mail on Sunday that Harry felt particularly hurt as he believed his 10 years of service with the military had not been taken into consideration. His military work is one of the most important things to him, a friend told the paper.
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