Royal couple celebrate cultural diversity and contributions ahead of Samoa summit
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish reception at St James's Palace, welcoming 300 distinguished guests to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora. The event, held in anticipation of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, highlighted the cultural richness and contributions of Commonwealth communities to the UK and beyond.
Joined by The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke of Kent, the royal couple greeted a host of celebrities, including actress Cate Blanchett, singer Grace Jones, dancer Motshegetsi Mabuse-Voznyuk, and rugby player Theodore McFarland. The reception emphasised shared values and cultural achievements that unite Commonwealth nations.
Supporters of The King’s Trust International and the British Asian Trust, key organisations founded by King Charles, were also in attendance, underscoring their vital work in empowering young people across the Commonwealth.
