King Charles Calls for the Language of Respect and Reject the Language of Division

Apia, Samoa – 25 October 2025 – His Majesty King Charles 111, is calling on the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth family, to choose the language of community and respect, and reject the language of division.

As Head of the Commonwealth, he was addressing for the first time the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting since his accession to the throne in May 2023.

King Charles officially opened the 27^th meeting of the Commonwealth at the Tuana’imato Conference Centre, the first time the meeting is hosted by a small island member state.

HIS MAJESTY’s SPEECH CHOGM OFFICIAL OPENING