Reception for Heads of Delegation attending the London Summit

The understanding that we belong together, and are able, through teamwork, to achieve far more than we could do alone, has always been at the heart of our approach.

The true celebration of diversity involves reaching out, recognising and embracing difference, and in so doing enriching our lives.

One simple lesson from history is that when people come together to talk, to exchange ideas and to develop common goals, wonderful things can happen.

I hope the carefully chosen words of the Charter will reinvigorate efforts, already begun, to make the Commonwealth fit and agile for the years ahead.

let us bear in mind the great opportunity that is offered by the Commonwealth – of joining with others, stronger together, for the common good.

The Commonwealth offers a pathway for this greater understanding and the opportunity to expand upon our shared experiences in a wider world.

Let us all give a thought to the practical ways in which we, as individuals or as groups, can provide support to girls and women – so that everyone can have a chance of a...

We can rightly celebrate the fact that the founding members’ vision of the future has become a reality.