Britain's Queen Elizabeth led a royal delegation in observance of Commonwealth Day in London's Westminster Abbey on Monday (March 12).<br/> <br />Dressed in pink, the Queen was accompanied by Prince Philip, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.<br/> <br />The event marked one of the first of her 60th Diamond Jubilee calendar.<br/> <br />In a pre-recorded message, the Queen spoke about the importance of cultural connections in the Commonwealth of Nations.<br/> <br />Formed of 54 sovereign states, the Commonwealth is an intergovernmental organisation consisting mostly of states that were part of the British Empire.<br/> <br />The queen is still head of state for some of them, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<br/> <br />Canadian singer Rufus Wainwright was amongst a number of performers participating in the celebrations.<br/> <br />Wainwright delivered a soulful rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".<br/> <br />Mirja Mey, Reuters
