Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Sandra Williams attended the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey .

As Patron and President of the Royal Commonwealth Society ( Antigua Chapter) respectively, Their Excellencies are invited to participate each year , along with other high level officials of the 55 countries of the Commonwealth.

The event is organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society Headquarters in London.

Their Excellencies, who are habitually seated a row behind the Royal Household, emphasized the importance of representing their nation’s chapter , which allows them the opportunity to explore partnerships and exchange workable ideas.

His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams expressed that “this year was particularly important for networking , as there were many questions being posed about the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled in Antigua and Barbuda this November.”

King Charles lll , Head of the Commonwealth, remarked in the Commonwealth Day Service Magazine : “As we look ahead to [CHOGM] in Antigua and Barbuda later this year , we are reminded that the great gatherings of our nations are strengthened by the daily endeavors of their people.

What distinguishes the Commonwealth is not only what our governments resolve together, but what our people do each day in countless acts of service , enterprise and creativity. When leaders meet, they do so on behalf of millions whose quiet determination, resilience and generosity give true meaning to our shared endeavour .”

Her Excellency Lady Williams mentioned that they were gearing up for several follow up meetings , including those with the Royal Commonwealth Society Headquarters, The Royal Drawing School , the King’s Foundation , certain newspapers and magazine editors , the Commonwealth Foundation, the West India Committee ( of which His Excellency Sir Rodney is Chairman) , and a private meeting with His Majesty the King .