Commonwealth
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| Originally published | September 8, 2016 |
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| Authors | Ann Patchett |
| Publishers | Harper |
| Country | United States |
| Genres | Novel |
| Domestic Fiction | |
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| ID | 2424964 |
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth is the seventh novel by American author Ann Patchett, published in 2016. The novel begins with an illicit kiss that leads to an affair that destroys two marriages and creates a reluctantly blended family.
Commonwealth Games: Australia drop out could be 'death knell'
...By Tiffanie Turnbull & Hannah RitchieBBC News, SydneyFourteen months ago, a proud Daniel Andrews strode into a regional Australian stadium and announced Victoria would host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - promising " a games like no other"...
Queen so greatly missed, says Camilla in first speech as Queen Consort
... Camilla, who was addressing winners of the Queen s Commonwealth Essay Competition, said: " I cannot begin without paying tribute to my dear mother-in-law, Her late Majesty, who is much in our thoughts today and who is so greatly missed by us all...
What now for America's fascination with the royals?
... " Here s somebody who looks a little bit more like the Commonwealth - you had all these great things in one package, and you just blew it...
Queen Elizabeth's death stirs South Africa's colonial memories
... In South Africa s case, a racist white-minority government came to power, promoting a brutal policy of racial segregation known as apartheid, which devastated the lives of the black majority and led to the country leaving the Commonwealth - a loose network of former British colonies - and facing decades of international isolation...
Commonwealth Games: Duran Duran to headline opening ceremony in Birmingham
...Duran Duran will headline the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in their home city of Birmingham next week, organisers have announced...
Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth
...As two former French colonies in Africa join the Commonwealth, regional analyst Paul Melly considers the allure of the English-speaking club...
Commonwealth: Leadership row ahead of leaders' summit
...Jamaica s foreign minister has denied she is a proxy candidate for the UK in her bid to replace Baroness Scotland as secretary general of the Commonwealth...
Queen pulls out of attending Commonwealth Day service
...The Queen will not attend next week s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace has said...
Queen pulls out of attending Commonwealth Day service
The Queen will not attend next week's Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey , Buckingham Palace has said.
This is usually a significant occasion for The Queen and earlier in the week it had been hoped she would attend.
The decision is understood to be about concerns over her discomfort with travelling, rather than illness.
Prince Harry is also now not expected to travel to the UK for a service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip, due to be held later this month.
The Message from Buckingham Palace does not mention the health of the 95-year-old Queen, But says it was decided " after discussing arrangements with The Royal Household".
It is understood not to be related to an illness - But there have been concerns about The Queen 's ability to travel and her mobility.
The Queen , recently recovered from Covid, has been carrying out in-person audience and is expected to continue with that next week.
But she will not be at the annual event which celebrates The Work of The Commonwealth - and which this year will mark The Queen 's Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen will be represented by Prince Charles and other senior royals will be attending, including Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The Commonwealth Service was one of two major events for The Queen this month - The Other being The Service of Thanksgiving for her husband, Prince Philip.
It is believed that her grandson Prince Harry , The Duke of Sussex, will not be in the UK for that service, with a spokesperson saying that Prince Harry hoped to visit his grandmother as soon as possible.
Source of news: bbc.com
