The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition

Verified

Writing

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: ? - 17

School level: Under 18s (junior and senior categories by age band)

Competition stages: Annual prompt release, submission, judging, regional and overall awards

Registration method: Individual allowed

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Online

Dates

Registration open: 4 Mar 2026

Registration deadline: Unknown

Registration status unknown

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: Unknown

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 20 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


Source URLs
Evidence Text
  • Official writing competition page states entries for 2026 open on 4 March 2026.
  • Official FAQ says 2026 details and prompts become available on 4 March 2026.
  • Official terms page indicates junior/senior categories by age bands and under-18 eligibility framing.
Notes

2026 entry opening date is published; submission deadline was not visible on the captured official pages at update time.

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