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 so greatly missed, says Camilla in first speech as Queen Consort
By Andre Rhoden-PaulBBC News
Camilla, the Queen Consort , has paid tribute to her " greatly missed" mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth Ii , in her first speech in The Role .
Speaking at a Buckingham Palace reception, the Queen Consort said she and The King had " drawn immense comfort" from messages they received after the late Queen's death.
Her late Majesty, Britain's longest-serving monarch, died in September.
It is the First Time Camilla has spoken publicly in her role 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.
" Over The Past few months, my husband and I have drawn immense comfort from the messages of condolence that we have received, and continue to receive, from the Four Corners of The World .
" They have reminded us that the written word has a unique ability to connect, to heal, to reassure and to offer hope, even in the midst of grief. "
The essay competition has been described as The World 's oldest international writing competition for schools. This year it received More Than 26,000 entries, with winners from New Zealand , Australia, India and the United Kingdom .
The Queen Consort also spoke of the late monarch's " Enduring Love of The Commonwealth ". The Queen was patron of The Royal Commonwealth Society, which organises the essay competition, since 1952.
" It was on this date, 17th November, that Queen Elizabeth I came to The Throne , in 1558. She once said of herself that, while she was aware of the merits of the monarchs who had preceded her, 'you never had any that will love you better', " She Said .
" A description that might just as well apply to Queen Elizabeth Ii and her Enduring Love for The Commonwealth . "
The essay competition sees Young People from The Commonwealth - an association of 56 countries, almost all of which were former British colonies - Share their thoughts and experiences on key global issues.
Camilla is known for her love of reading and holds More Than six patronages related to literature.
She added: " 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. "
Source of news: bbc.com
