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Buckingham Palace has hosted a reception for the winners of a global writing competition - who also enjoyed a tour of the Evening Standard’s new office.

The reception, hosted by Camilla, The Queen Consort, welcomed the prize winners of this year’s Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition and their families on Thursday.

During the event and following her Majesty’s speech to the attendees, Royal Commonwealth Society ambassadors read out extracts from the four winning pieces.

One of those was by an east London student, Amaal Fawzi, 17, who was a runner-up in this year’s competition. Her winning poem ‘Nursing Homes’ came second in the senior category.

The Queen Consort spoke of the “deep” links that run between the nations of the Commontwealth.

She said: “All of us are bound together by a profound appreciation of the written word and of our Commonwealth. This wonderful, extraordinary, richly diverse association of independent and equal nations and friends is, truly, ‘ours’, belonging to each one of us, and the connections between us run deep.”

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Amongst the attendees were the competition’s 2020 and 2021 winners, who could not attend the awards ceremony in previous years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The winners, who are aged between 13-17 years old and travelled from New Zealand, Australia, India, Singapore, Uganda and the UK, were awarded their certificates by The Queen Consort. Extracts from their winning pieces were read by RCS Ambassadors Geri Horner, Alexandra Burke and Ayesha Dharker, as well as Booker Prize winner Ben Okri.

RCS Ambassador Gyles Brandreth acted as compère for the ceremony, during which The Queen Consort and the RCS Executive Chair, Dr Linda Yueh, spoke about the importance of the competition to elevate the voices of young people around the Commonwealth.

Dr Yueh said: “In 2022, we asked children around the Commonwealth to reflect on the inspiring example of the steadfast commitment Queen Elizabeth II gave to our Commonwealth family for over 70 years.

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“As the Patron of our Society, we were immensely grateful to The late Queen for her unstinting support of our efforts to improve literacy across the Commonwealth.”

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“We are deeply honoured that Her Majesty The Queen Consort, like late Queen Elizabeth II, is tireless in her own support for this important competition and its ability to improve the lives and prospects of children around the Commonwealth,” she said.

The ceremony is one of several events the group attended in the week, which included a visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, workshops with actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company, and a tour and journalism workshop at the Evening Standard.

Their visit to the newspaper’s new office in AlphaBeta Building in Finsbury Square, included a talk by the Evening Standard and Independent’s editor emeritus, Doug Wills, as well as a walk through the paper’s history and evolution, by David Marsland. They were told of the paper’s rich history and relationship with novelist and playwright, Charles Dickens, who wrote short plays and articles that were published by it. Other key figures who were mentioned for their significance to the paper were the Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and Emeline Pankhurst.

The paper’s space in the digital sphere was also discussed, and a glimpse into its London Live television channel shown. The interactive workshop involved contributions from the winners and their families, who made suggestions on what more the paper could cover. One suggestion was the impact of carbon taxes in the UK, and another was for better representation of Arabs in the western media.

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The Evening Standard spoke to two of the attendees. Ethan Mufuma, from Uganda, who was the junior winner in 2021, said he was inspired to enter the competition by a friend, who had previously earned a certificate at it.

Speaking about his winning entry, he said: “My piece was centred at a local community story. I think this was very inspiring. ‘Okware’, a local name that I chose to represent my pandemic hero, made my piece wear that originality.”

He said another reason he entered was so he could “add a voice in the fight against the pandemic”.

“In my country, people don’t get information easily. One can take a month without accessing radio news. Peple, especially in local areas, depend on hearsay. Rememeber the pandemic required a lot of information. There was much of ‘do this, do that’, so I entered the competition to help share informatio regarding the control of the pandemic,” he said.

On the journalism workshop, Ethan said he “loved the way we were all engaged all the time”.

He said: “Sometimes, back when I was writing for my school’s newspaper, I remember the teacher emphasising the need to tell the truth in news, and the same thing the workshop emphasised. It’s like journalism and truth are twins.”

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Of the award ceremony, he added “no exact word can tell the real feelings”.

“So amazing, very historical, very perfect in the way events keep changing. Someone has to be part of this to understand it all,” he said.

Maulika Pandey, 13, who was a junior runner-up in this year’s competition told us about her entry, ‘The Molai Forest’.

“My entry is about an Indian, Jadav Molai Payeng, from Assam, the Forest Man of India, because he managed to create a forest over the span of 40 years with his own hands. He taught me that things take time to happen and the fact that he continued to planting trees for 40 years, taught that doing little things can create a big result,” she said.

She said her favourite moment of the award ceremony was “definitely when I got to meet The Queen Consort”.

“Our winners really enjoyed their visit to the Evening Standard newsroom and relished the opportunity to talk to ES journalists. This visit has certainly opened their eyes to the possibility of a career in journalism,” Sophie Spencer, Programme Officer at the Royal Commonwealth Society, told the Evening Standard.

She added: “The award ceremony at Buckingham Palace was a life-changing experience for our young winners. It is really special to have their writing celebrated in such a way and it is an incredible boost to their confidence as they embark on their writing careers.”

Following the workshop, the group took a tour of the Evening Standard and The Independent’s newsrooms, including a chat with the former’s digital team, before ending with a photograph.

The Commonwealth Essay Competition, which has engaged around 140, 000 young people, more than 5, 000 schools, and many thousands of volunteer judges across the Commonwealth, in the last decade.

At 26, 322, this year saw the largest number of entries since the competition began in 1883.

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In 2022, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee year, Her Majesty The Queen will celebrate 70 years as Head of the Commonwealth.

The Queen’s seven decades of service to the Commonwealth are an inspiring example of the steadfast commitment and important contribution we can all make to our societies.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022  (QCEC) will ask entrants to explore the positive impact that can be achieved through dedication and selfless commitment to our Commonwealth.

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The QCEC, delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society, is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools. It offers thousands of young people, whatever their background, the opportunity to make their voices heard on a global platform.  In this Platinum Jubilee year of our Sovereign, Her Majesty The Queen, young Commonwealth writers are asked to reflect on inspirational leadership and to explore the positive impact that can be achieved through commitment to their communities within the theme ‘Our Commonwealth’.

Open to all UK residents, aged 18 and under, the competition has two age categories for those aged 14 – 18 years, and those under 14 years. Winners from each category will win a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural activities, culminating in an awards ceremony, usually held at Buckingham Palace and hosted by the Society’s Vice-Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall. All successful entries are recognised for their participation.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition will close for submissions on the 30 June 2022. For more information please visit, www.royalcwsociety.org .

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  • 29 November 2022
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To celebrate this year’s Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, The Queen Consort hosted the winners and celebrity guests at Buckingham Palace to mark the occasion.  

It was also an opportunity for Her Majesty to make her first speech as Queen Consort, where she paid tribute to her ‘dear mother-in-law’, who was in her thoughts and ‘greatly missed by us all’.

Queen Camilla at a reception for the winners of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition at Buckingham Palace

The Queen Consort had noted how the late Queen had been Patron of The Royal Commonwealth Society since 1952 and used her ‘remarkable reign’ to improve ‘the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens’.

Alluding to the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I coming to the throne in 1558, The Queen Consort quoted the previous monarch ‘you never had any that will love you better’ and said the description could be applied to Queen Elizabeth II and ‘her enduring love for the Commonwealth’.

Reflecting on the time since the Queen’s passing in September , The King and Queen have received messages of condolence from ‘the four corners of the world’. She said it has provided them with ‘immense comfort’, and continues to do so as they still receive messages.  

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Camilla noted these messages have ‘reminded us the written world has unique ability to connect, to heal, to reassure and to offer hope, even in the midst of grief.’  

Upon their return to London after the Queen’s passing, The King and Queen Consort saw the vast amount of tributes that had already been left outside of Buckingham Palace on their return to London from Scotland.

Camilla compared the written messages to the winners of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, who know ‘the power of the written word’. She explained how this year’s participants had ‘produced brilliant pieces that explored inspirational leadership, through reflecting on the example of Her Late Majesty’ and the theme for this year, ‘Our Commonwealth’.

The competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools. This year’s competition received more than 26,000 entries, with winners from New Zealand, Australia, India and the United Kingdom.

The Queen Consort cited Nelson Mandela as a figure who was frequently mentioned in works, as he too ‘understood the power of language’.

‘Mandela was a great writer. He was also described as ‘a man of the Commonwealth’, famously saying on entering Marlborough House, ‘the Commonwealth makes the world safe for diversity’. The Commonwealth, like writing, touches the whole world.’

‘All of us are bound together by a profound appreciation of the written word and of our Commonwealth … the connections between us run deep.’ pic.twitter.com/HiGW3U2wgY — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 17, 2022

Camilla told guests that ‘all of us are bound together by a profound appreciation of the written word and of our Commonwealth’.  

Describing the Commonwealth as a ‘wonderful, extraordinary, richly diverse association of independent and equal nations, and friends, is truly, ‘ours’, belonging to each one of us and the connections between us run deep’.

She concluded her speech by quoting Nelson Mandela: ‘a winner is a dreamer who never gives up’.

Extracts from the winning entries were read by four Royal Commonwealth Society ambassadors, Ben Okri; Alexandra Burke; Ayesha Dharker; and former Spice Girl, Geri Horner.

The Queen Consort is Vice Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

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Maulika pandey from uttarakhand was named the junior runner-up for her essay entitled ‘the molai forest' and received her citation at a reception in buckingham palace.

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A 13-year-old Indian schoolgirl travelled to London to receive her Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) Prize from Queen Consort Camilla for a true story based on the Forest Man of India, Padma Shri Jadav Molai Payeng.

Maulika Pandey from Uttarakhand was named the Junior Runner-up for her essay entitled ‘The Molai Forest’ and received her citation at a reception in Buckingham Palace on Thursday. It marked the first ceremony of the competition since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

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“All of us are bound together by a profound appreciation of the written word and of our Commonwealth,” said Camilla, wife of King Charles III.

“This wonderful, extraordinary, richly diverse association of independent and equal nations and friends is, truly, ‘ours’, belonging to each one of us, and the connections between us run deep,” said the Queen Consort, who also paid tribute to her late “dear mother-in-law… who is much in our thoughts today”.

During the palace awards ceremony, the winners aged between 13 and 17 years old travelled from India, New Zealand, Australia, and around the UK to be awarded their certificates.

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The Senior Winner for 2022 was Sawooly Li, 17, from Auckland for a pandemic-related essay and the Junior Winner was Madeleine Wood, 14, from Melbourne for an inspirational bedtime story.

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The Senior Runner-up was 17-year-old Amaal Fawzi from London, also for an essay related to frontline workers in the pandemic, and Pandey the Junior Runner-Up for her tale of Jadav Molai Payeng’s world-famous tree planting mission in Jorhat , Assam.

Extracts from their winning pieces were read by Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) ambassadors, including Indian-origin actor Ayesha Dharker.

The QCEC is described as the world’s oldest international school writing competition, founded in 1883 by the RCS to promote literacy, expression, and creativity among young people throughout the Commonwealth and help nations achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 of “Quality Education”.

“In 2022, we asked children around the Commonwealth to reflect on the inspiring example of the steadfast commitment Queen Elizabeth II gave to our Commonwealth family for over 70 years,” said Dr Linda Yueh, RCS Executive Chair.

“As the Patron of our Society, we were immensely grateful to the late Queen for her unstinting support of our efforts to improve literacy across the Commonwealth. We are deeply honoured that Her Majesty The Queen Consort, like late Queen Elizabeth II, is tireless in her own support for this important competition and its ability to improve the lives and prospects of children around the Commonwealth,” she said.

For this year’s competition, 150 volunteer judges from across the Commonwealth assessed the entries on the theme “Our Commonwealth” and the final judging decision was taken by an expert panel, which included Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry 2014 winner Imtiaz Dharker among other literary figures.

Each year, entrants write on a theme that explores the Commonwealth’s values, fostering an empathetic world view in the next generation of leaders and encouraging young people to consider new perspectives to the challenges that the world faces. In 2022, the RCS said it received a record-breaking 26,322 entries to the QCEC from every Commonwealth region.

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Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 (Prize + Certificate)

If you have good essay-writing skills and want to participate in an international competition. Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is for you to show your skills and is currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this competition, its prize and step by step application process.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognize achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, Commonwealth Heads of Government declared 2023 a year dedicated to youth-led action for sustainable and inclusive development and called on renewal and strengthening of our commitment to youth engagement and empowerment.

Of the Commonwealth’s population of almost 2.5 billion people, 60% are under the age of 30. This young demographic represents a dynamic ‘youth force for change’, made up of exceptional young people who are increasingly involved in advocacy, decision-making and action.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world.

The Society has a rich history of nurturing the creative talents of young people around the Commonwealth and we endeavour to promote literacy, expression and creativity by celebrating excellence and imagination. The Competition invites all young Commonwealth citizens and residents, regardless of region, education or background, to share ideas, celebrate their story and have their voice heard. Through partnerships with Book Aid International, Worldreader and the National Literacy Trust, the Society is working to increase access to this opportunity for a wider range of young people.

Scholarship Summary

  • Level of Study: Competition
  • Institution(s): The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS)
  • Study in: UK
  • Deadline: June 30, 2024 (the new platform for submissions will open in early 2024.)

Essay Topics

SENIOR CATEGORY  ((born between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2009) 14-18 years of age) 

  • As Head of the Commonwealth His Majesty The King is opening an international conference on the importance of young people in decision making. Write his speech. 
  • Does age matter? 
  • The 2023 Year of Youth was a moment of significant social change – what was its impact on the world? 
  • Script a dialogue between two people, with contrasting viewpoints, on an issue that divides generations. 

JUNIOR CATEGORY  ((born on or after 1 July 2009) under 14 years of age)

  • In fiction and throughout history, young people have performed numerous acts of heroism. Choose your favourite young hero and write to them about why you admire them.
  • What is your youthful superpower, and how can it make a positive difference to the world?
  • You have been stranded on a planet where everyone is 18 or under. Journal your experience.
  • Why does your voice matter?

Scholarship Coverage/Prize

Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition provides the recipient with the following benefits:

– All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and one Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will win a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events.

– Prizes have traditionally been awarded only to the first prize winners in the Senior and Junior categories and also vary year by year. This means they are not able to confirm what the prizes will be until after the winners are announced in August 2024. Past prizes have included:

  • Resources for winner’s school
  • Certificates
  • Visits to Cambridge University
  • A trip to London and a week of activities
  • Having your entry featured in worldwide media
  • Work experience at international organisations, and
  • RCS regional and branch offices often hold ceremonies or offer prizes. Please contact your nearest RCS branch after the competition closes on June 30, 2024, to inquire about any activities planned.

Eligibility Criteria for Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

To participate in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, following is the criteria:

  • Required Language:  All entries must be written in English.
  • Eligible Countries: Nationals and residents of all Commonwealth countries and territories aged 18 and under are eligible to enter the competition, including entrants from Zimbabwe.
  • Entries are accepted from residents of non-Commonwealth countries who submit through their local RCS branch.
  • Entrants can be presented in any form/method of creative writing. Pictures/Illustrations are particularly encouraged in the Junior Category.

How to Apply for Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition?

Please follow the following important application instructions to participate in Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition:

Online Submission:

  • The Royal Commonwealth Society is building a new online platform that will be much easier to use and accessible on all devices, but it’s not quite ready yet.
  • They are encouraging young people to begin writing their pieces and will open the new platform for submissions in early 2024.
  • Please note: They do not accept essays sent by email.

Offline Submissio n  ( P ost):  (Check the  How to Enter  section in the official website for more details)

  • Offline submissions are very difficult to process and can mean that your entry arrives after the Competition closing date. They will only accept an offline entry where the person submitting has no access to internet and is unable to submit online.
  • If you are submitting your entry by post, please complete an entry form (Can be found in the official website) in block capitals and attach it to the front of your essay. Entries should be sent to your nearest postal hub, details of which are listed below.
  • Please note that for postal entries, your essay must be received by June 30, 2023 in order to be eligible. They, therefore, suggest that you send your essay with plenty of time for delivery, as essays received by a postal hub after June 30 will not be considered in the competition.
  • Check the official website for posting address.

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Rakhadin Yarmetov

Rakhadin Yarmetov (1996, Russia) was educated at Music College named after A.Scriabin, Elektrostal, Moscow Region (2011-2015), Gnesins Academy of Music, Moscow (2015-2017, Bachelor’s degree with teacher Vladimir

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Shane van Neerden

Shane van Neerden (1999, United States) has appeared as soloist on stages in Europe as well as in the United States. In the Netherlands, he

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Tom De Beuckelaer

Tom De Beuckelaer (1999, Belgium) is regarded as the leading young pianist of his generation in Belgium. He began performing in public since age six

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Victor Naranjo Pérez

Victor Naranjo Pérez (1996, Spain) began studying piano at the age of 7 with his mother. He continued his studies at the Conservatory of Music of

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Valery Gergiev: Tchaikovsky contest will introduce new generation of talent

Valery Gergiev: "I find it necessary, interesting and exciting to discover new talent." Source: EPA

Valery Gergiev: "I find it necessary, interesting and exciting to discover new talent." Source: EPA

Rossiyskaya Gazeta: This year, for the first time in its history, the Tchaikovsky Competition begins not with the first round but with the auditions. What is the purpose of this change?

Valery Gergiev: We have decided to make auditions part of the competition because it is only in a live performance that a musician can reveal themselves. Judging by the selection in the Piano category, it is already clear that the bar at this competition has been set very high. The contestants in that category turned out to be so strong that 36 of them, instead of the planned 30, will be taking part in the first round.

R.G.: The main achievement of the previous competition was the performance tours arranged for its winners. That was the first time that the competition set itself a specific goal, to find concert musicians. What have been the outcomes?

V.G.: Practically all the finalists of the previous competition performed together with me not only in St. Petersburg and Moscow, in Russia, but also abroad. We are planning to do the same after this competition too. Needless to say, the winner of the Grand Prix will have more opportunities than the other winners. But it does not mean that there will be no interest in them.

The International Tchaikovsky Competition is held once every four years. The first, in 1958, included two disciplines – piano and violin. American pianist Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when he won the competition at the age of 23 at the height of the Cold War. The winner of this year’s Grand Prix will be announced on July 3 in St. Petersburg. Performances by all contestants will be broadcast online.

R.G.: How would you assess the experience of performing with the winner of the Grand Prix of the previous competition, Daniil Trifonov, whom you have taken on a tour of the world’s best concert halls?

V.G.: Trifonov has received practically everything that the competition can give to its winner. But the main thing is that he has come into his own not only as a winner of the Grand Prix but also as a musician who instantly became of interest to audiences all over the world. His very first performances generated an excited reaction, which further prompted the desire to work with him not only in me but in orchestras too. So he has performed together with the Mariinsky orchestra and the London and the Vienna Philharmonic orchestras. It is a truly global story that, thank God, turned out magnificently.

R.G.: The previous competition marked a serious technological breakthrough in the form of high-quality internet broadcasts, which received a lot of positive feedback internationally. This time round, online broadcasts will be carried out by the French TV channel Medici. How was this choice made?

V.G.: The previous experience was in many respects wonderful. However, Medici are professionals who have long established themselves in Europe and now in America too. Six months ago, they were filming Mariinsky orchestra performances at Carnegie Hall. The Mariinsky Threater has its own system of online broadcasting. Our experts have been working with Medici for a long time and are now working with the organizing committee of the Tchaikovsky Competition.

From June 15 to July 3, 120 applicants can be seen online, playing the piano, the violin, the cello and singing in front of a world-renowned jury. The whole competition will be available online live and then for four years after the event on  tch15.medici.tv .

R.G.: What do you expect from the upcoming competition? A new artist with the Grand Prix?

V.G.: I very much hope that the competition will introduce us, both musically and personally, to a new generation of talent. And I hope that we shall discover them not for an hour but for years to come. For me personally this is a very special emotion because back in 1988 I, then a young conductor myself, introduced the very young Zhenya Kisin and Vadim Repin to the London public. It was nearly 30 years ago but I can still remember that feeling of a miracle taking place. That is why I find it necessary, interesting and exciting to discover new talent.

First published in Russian in Rossiyskaya Gazeta .

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Launch of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 – ‘Our Common Wealth’

We are delighted to announce that The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is now open for submissions.

The theme for this year’s competition is ‘Our Common Wealth’.

Nearly half of Commonwealth countries are Small Island Developing States like Samoa that are disproportionately affected by climate change, and communities across the Commonwealth are also facing a range of challenges, including economic growth, peace and security. At a time like this, creating strong and resilient societies is more important than ever. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 asks entrants to consider how they deal with adversity, and how community and culture can be used to encourage resilience and hope in a world with a growing number of global issues.

With topics encouraging children to discuss climate change, offer solutions for global problems, and to write creatively about their culture and how Commonwealth values can be used to enhance co-operation, this year’s competition is a prevalent one that underscores the most pressing issues of today’s world.

For more information on how to enter the Competition : Enter the QCEC2024 | Royal Commonwealth Society ( royalcwsociety.org ) .

The QCEC runs until 15 May this year.

Proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883, The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international annual writing competition for schools. The QCEC seeks to introduce young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented demographics and remote communities to the idea of writing for fun, developing key literacy skills and working to increase academic attainment.

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