<p>The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition (QCWC) is the Royal Commonwealth Society's flagship youth writing competition, first held in 1883 and reported by the Society as the world's oldest international schools' writing contest. The 2026 edition, themed <em>Common Ground: Better Together</em>, invites young writers to explore what unites communities across the Commonwealth.</p><ul><li>Open to Commonwealth nationals or residents aged 18 or under on 30 April 2026</li><li>Submit a single written piece under 1,000 words responding to one of the 2026 questions</li><li>2026 deadline: 30 April 2026</li><li>Free to enter via the official QCWC 2026 Entry Form</li><li>Regional winners are invited to London for a week of cultural and literary events, culminating in an Award Ceremony</li><li>Participants receive certificates; winning entries are recognised across the Commonwealth</li></ul><p>Enter through the QCWC 2026 Entry Form on the Royal Commonwealth Society website.</p>