City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Commonwealth – a Family of Nations
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
1. The Commonwealth – a Family of Nations Marker
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The Commonwealth – a Family of Nations. .
The Commonwealth - a Family of Nations. This panel celebrates the historic 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which brought together the leaders of the 53 sovereign nations of the Commonwealth family. The creation of the modern Commonwealth dates from the London ‘Declaration’ issued from the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in 1949. In the brief declaration, the eight founding member nations set out the new, yet continuing basis on which they would join together in free association as independent nations and members of the Commonwealth. In the closing words of the document the assembled leaders ‘declare that they remain united as free and equal members of the Commonwealth of Nations, freely cooperating in the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress.’ As other nations have achieved independence, and attracted by the values and principles now expressed in the Commonwealth Charter, membership of the Commonwealth has continued to grow in scope and stature. It has become a richly diverse community of 53 nations set in every continent and ocean. A third-of the people of the world live in Commonwealth countries and 60 per cent of them are under the age of 30. Joined together by kinship and affinity, the people of the Commonwealth and the institutions that serve them are connected and cooperate through an extensive array of organisations. They work together towards a common future that is fairer, more prosperous, more sustainable and more secure. Collective action by the governments of the Commonwealth make it an enduring influence for good in the world. Nations of the Commonwealth enjoy the advantage of shared language, the Common Law and similar systems of government and administration. This makes it easier for them to communicate, trade and cooperate with one another. All members have an equal voice, regardless of size, and decisions are made by consensus.
Unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Head of the Commonwealth on 18 April 2018 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. ( right end of the marker ) The installation of this panel was coordinated through The Outdoor Trust, a charity working to create Commonwealth Walkways in the principal towns and cities of all Commonwealth nations and territories. They celebrate the lifelong and worldwide contribution of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth., The aim is to inspire deeper understanding of Commonwealth identity, and active involvement in building connections and cooperation that promote prosperity, democracy and peace in accordance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter., The network of Commonwealth Walkways is inspired by the popularity of The Queen’s Baton Relay and ongoing success of the Jubilee Walkway, established to commemorate Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. It encircles the Centre of London embracing many historic buildings and views and is approximately 14 miles (23km) in length., To mark the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and 70th anniversary of the creation of the modern Commonwealth by the London Declaration of 1949, a Commonwealth extension has been added to the Jubilee Walkway. It runs along Pall Mall and the Strand linking the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat in Marlborough House with the High Commissions of several Commonwealth countries., The Outdoor Trust is very grateful to the J P Marland Chartable Trust for their support in making this panel.
The Commonwealth - a Family of Nations
This panel celebrates the historic 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which brought together the leaders of the 53 sovereign nations of the Commonwealth family.
The creation of the modern Commonwealth dates from the London ‘Declaration’ issued from the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference in 1949.
In the brief declaration, the eight founding member nations set out the new, yet continuing basis on which they would join together in free association as independent nations and members of the Commonwealth.
In the closing words of the document the assembled leaders ‘declare that they remain united as free and equal members of the Commonwealth of Nations, freely cooperating in the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress.’
As other nations have achieved independence, and attracted by the values and principles now expressed in the Commonwealth Charter, membership of the Commonwealth has continued to grow in scope and stature.
It has become a richly diverse community of 53 nations set in every continent and ocean. A third-of the people of the world live in Commonwealth countries and 60 per cent of them are under the age of 30.
Joined together by kinship and affinity, the people of the Commonwealth and the institutions
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that serve them are connected and cooperate through an extensive array of organisations. They work together towards a common future that is fairer, more prosperous, more sustainable and more secure. Collective action by the governments of the Commonwealth make it an enduring influence for good in the world.
Nations of the Commonwealth enjoy the advantage of shared language, the Common Law and similar systems of government and administration. This makes it easier for them to communicate, trade and cooperate with one another. All members have an equal voice, regardless of size, and decisions are made by consensus.
Unveiled by
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Head of the Commonwealth
on 18 April 2018
during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
( right end of the marker ) The installation of this panel was coordinated through The Outdoor Trust, a charity working to create Commonwealth Walkways in the principal towns and cities of all Commonwealth nations and territories. They celebrate the lifelong and worldwide contribution of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth.
The aim is to inspire deeper understanding of Commonwealth identity, and active involvement in building connections and cooperation that promote prosperity, democracy and peace in accordance with the values and principles
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
2. The Commonwealth – a Family of Nations Marker
( right end of the marker )
of the Commonwealth Charter.
The network of Commonwealth Walkways is inspired by the popularity of The Queen’s Baton Relay and ongoing success of the Jubilee Walkway, established to commemorate Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. It encircles the Centre of London embracing many historic buildings and views and is approximately 14 miles (23km) in length.
To mark the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and 70th anniversary of the creation of the modern Commonwealth by the London Declaration of 1949, a Commonwealth extension has been added to the Jubilee Walkway. It runs along Pall Mall and the Strand linking the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat in Marlborough House with the High Commissions of several Commonwealth countries.
The Outdoor Trust is very grateful to the J P Marland Chartable Trust for their support in making this panel.
Location. 51° 30.315′ N, 0° 8.231′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Pall Mall and Marlborough Road, on the right when traveling east on Pall Mall. Located next to the Marlborough House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England SW1A 1BG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Marlborough House
Headquarters of the
Commonwealth Secretariat
and the
Commonwealth Foundation
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
