The celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth will be highlighted with a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening hosted by Queen Elizabeth as Head of the Commonwealth.

Sir Arthur Foulkes is one of three persons selected to represent The Bahamas along with delegates from all over the Commonwealth. He will fill the role of one who has contributed significantly to the association of The Bahamas with the Commonwealth.

Sir Arthur was from 1992 to 1999 Bahamas High Commissioner to the Court of St. James?s and for several years Dean of the Caribbean diplomatic corps in London.

Representing the young people of The Bahamas will be Ms. Datra Christie, who is presently studying in Britain. The third member of the Bahamian delegation will be Ms. Paulet Brown, Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the University of East London.

Sir Arthur accompanied by Joan Lady Foulkes left for London Sunday.