Charles says the institution still plays an 'indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time', including on climate change, education and economic cooperation.
Other royals at the service included the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and the Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Scotland.
The Commonwealth has come under pressure following the death of the Queen, with a number of nations - including Antigua, Barbuda, Belize and The Bahamas - signalling that they could kickstart plans to break away from the association. He also paid tribute to his"beloved mother" whom he said had dedicated her"long and remarkable life" to the"Commonwealth family", which currently comprises 56 independent countries.In his speech, the King said:"Whether on climate change and biodiversity loss, youth opportunity and education, global health or economic cooperation, the Commonwealth can play an indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time.
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