The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026: Global Writing Contest for Young Writers Across the Commonwealth

The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026 invites young writers from Commonwealth nations and beyond to submit creative works responding to the theme "Common Ground: Better Together." Organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society, this prestigious competition has been the world's oldest international writing competition for schools since 1883, providing a platform for thousands of participants annually to explore global themes and develop their creative writing skills.