Her Majesty as the head of the Commonwealth yesterday evening hosted a reception for the diaspora community at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the achievements of the community.

Tonight Her Majesty The Queen is hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora Community. #CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/EUWleHLjJ8

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

The Kanneh-Mason family perform beautifully for guests at tonight’s #CommonwealthDay reception. pic.twitter.com/786jD32mBq

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) March 13, 2017

The reception offered an opportunity to recognise Commonwealth citizens who have made a positive contribution to business, community and culture in the United Kingdom.

The Queen meets this evening's guests who have all made a positive contribution to the community, including Rugby playing brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola - @bvunipola & @Mako_Vunipola
They are of Tongan heritage, born in Australia and New Zealand but now play for @EnglandRugby pic.twitter.com/0nvhzbMuCS

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

The Chair of the New Zealand Scottish Society, Mrs Ereti Mitchell and Saj Ghafoor, a spice shop owner from Carlisle of Pakistani origin, met The Queen, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall.
Saj organises multi-cultural events to build bridges in the local community. pic.twitter.com/tCGGrpG8Mi

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

Invited guest from all walks of life and working sectors were given the opportunity to meetHer Majesty.

The 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year, Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason - @ShekuKM - is introduced to Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Diaspora event. #CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/E5PVWxAixD

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

Srutidharma Das provides food for the homeless 365 days a year and meets The Queen at the Commonwealth reception tonight. pic.twitter.com/A7DL5ayvVF

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

Tonight’s reception was celebrating the achievements of people from all walks of life.

📽Saj from Cumbria shares her experience of coming to Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/ZTlnzZwe6M

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

“Meeting The Queen was fantastic!” - Ereti Mitchell, chair of the New Zealand Scottish Society.

This evening, The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, met every guest & learnt about their positive contributions to the Commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/zZZm4ZUTq3

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 14, 2018

Also accompanying Her Majesty were Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwal and Duchess of Gloucester who also had the chance to meet some the incredible people from across the Commonwealth, who have been successful in areas such as business, politics, the arts, sport, diplomacy, religion, charities, youth and community groups.