The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Antigua and Barbuda today with a drive for bold partnerships between governments and businesses to unlock prosperity for the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people.
His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, joined leaders from across the Commonwealth at the official Opening Ceremony on 3 November 2026 in St. John’s, where they were welcomed with a vibrant performance and dance, celebrating Antiguan and Barbudan culture and history.
The ceremony marked the start of leaders’ deliberations under the theme ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth’.
