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flag BBC drops live Commonwealth Day broadcast for first time since 1989 due to budget cuts, sparking backlash.

flag The BBC has stopped live broadcasting the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey for the first time since 1989, replacing it with an episode of Escape to the Country. flag The decision, cited as due to budget constraints, has drawn widespread criticism from royal commentators, viewers, and public figures who called it disrespectful and damaging to the event’s significance. flag The service, which unites the UK with the 56 Commonwealth nations and features senior royals, readings, and cultural performances, will now only be covered through news bulletins and rolling coverage. flag Critics, including Ingrid Seward of Majesty Magazine, condemned the move as "appalling" and warned it could undermine the Commonwealth’s relevance.

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