Prince and Princess of Wales in Portugal, 1987

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The Prince and Princess of Wales started a four-day Official Visit to Portugal on this day in 1987 as guests of President Mário Soares and First Lady Maria Barroso. They were welcomed in Lisbon by an official ceremony, followed by a Gala Dinner hosted by the President in honour of the Prince and Princess (wearing the Spencer Tiara) at the Ajuda Palace. The Prince and Princess also visited the town of Sintra, walked on the capes of students at Oporto University, and attended a Dinner with the Prime Minister at the Stock Exchange Palace in Oporto.

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