A ten-year-old girl has been chosen to join Hertsmere's Mayor to raise the flag on Commonwealth Day.

Carmen Gonzalez-Aller, who attends Hartsbourne Primary School, was picked at random out of eight winning entries for a competition inviting five to 11-year-olds to identify the 53 states in the Commonwealth on a map.

The competition was held to reflect this year's theme of A Young Commonwealth.

Monday will be the second Commonwealth Day and to mark the occasion, Hertsmere Borough Council will join councils across the UK and member states raising the flag to highlight the importance of the global partnership.

Mayor Cllr Carey Keates said: "This is a unique initiative which builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event. It’s great for Hertsmere and the UK to form part of this fabulous celebration of our amazing family of nations that encompasses the globe.

"Thank you to all the young people who entered our competition and well done to Carmen."

The event will take place outside the civic offices in Borehamwood at 10am.