King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are hosting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his State Visit to Britain on November 22nd and 23rd, which is the first State Visit of King Charles’ Reign and the fourth South African State Visit to the United Kingdom since 1996.
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A pleasure to welcome President @CyrilRamaphosa to the UK pic.twitter.com/1MdU7VqoRW
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 22, 2022
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A pleasure to welcome President @CyrilRamaphosa to the UK pic.twitter.com/1MdU7VqoRW
Accompanied by The King, The President inspected a Guard of Honour before joining the Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace.#UKSAStateVisit 🇬🇧🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/ulb9jfdEZD
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2022
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Accompanied by The King, The President inspected a Guard of Honour before joining the Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace.#UKSAStateVisit 🇬🇧🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/ulb9jfdEZD
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2022The Prince and Princess of Wales (wearing the Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch) greeted President Ramaphosa on behalf of the King at the Corinthia Hotel in London on the morning of November 22nd, before traveling with the President to Horse Guards Parade. King Charles III and Queen Camilla formally welcomed President Ramaphosa at the Roval Pavilion on Horse Guards Parade, while the Guard of Honour aged a Royal Salute and the South African National Anthem was be played as part of the Ceremonial Welcome.
South Africa state visit: President Ramaphosa with the King and Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, on Horse Guards Parade for the ceremonial welcome. 📷 @YuiMok pic.twitter.com/YviTAdrH5K
— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) November 22, 2022
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South Africa state visit: President Ramaphosa with the King and Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, on Horse Guards Parade for the ceremonial welcome. 📷 @YuiMok pic.twitter.com/YviTAdrH5K
— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) November 22, 2022Arrival at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/BZVkkp4Krx
— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) November 22, 2022
The King accompanied the President to inspect the Guard of Honour, found by Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards, before joining the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales, for a carriage procession in the Irish and the Australian State Coaches along The Mall to Buckingham Palace, where they were met by a second Guard of Honour found by 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
Other royals including the Duke of Gloucester and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are here too. pic.twitter.com/t12U1zszbo
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) November 22, 2022
Other royals including the Duke of Gloucester and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are here too. pic.twitter.com/t12U1zszbo
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) November 22, 2022
Embed from Getty Images After a private lunch given by The King, Their Majesties—alongside members of the Royal Family—invited President Ramaphosa to view an exhibition, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace, of items from @RCT relating to South Africa.🇿🇦🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/IiGpeU9leO
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After a private lunch given by The King, Their Majesties—alongside members of the Royal Family—invited President Ramaphosa to view an exhibition, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace, of items from @RCT relating to South Africa.🇿🇦🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/IiGpeU9leO
— 𝕮𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖆 𝕽𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖆 𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖆 (@camillaregbrit) November 22, 2022
Embed from Getty Images The Princess of Wales is in an Emilia Wickstead dress, Sean Barrett hat and The Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant. pic.twitter.com/uXK7r8JXTj
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) November 22, 2022
The Princess of Wales is in an Emilia Wickstead dress, Sean Barrett hat and The Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant. pic.twitter.com/uXK7r8JXTj
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) November 22, 2022
Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, the King invited President Ramaphosa to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to South Africa, including the Royal Tour of 1947, joined by other members of the Royal Family, including the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Duke of Gloucester.
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Embed from Getty ImagesThe Royal Family join King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they host a State Banquet for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
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The Royal Family join King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they host a State Banquet for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace!
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— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) November 22, 2022
In the evening King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a State Banquet in honour of President Ramaphosa (in the Order of the Bath) at Buckingham Palace. Both the King and the President gave speeches highlighting the links between the United Kingdom and South Africa.
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King Charles III wore White Tie with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Star of the Order of the Thistle, the Neck Badge of the Order of Merit, his Medals, and other Insignia. Queen Camilla wore her Bruce Oldfield Gown, the Belgian Sapphire Tiara with the George VI Sapphire Necklace, Sapphire Earrings, the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Prince of Wales wore White Tie with the Garter, Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Star of the Order of the Thistle, and his Medals. The Princess of Wales wore an Elspeth Gown with Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, Princess Diana’s South-Sea Pearl Earrings, a Diamond Brooch, the Queen’s Japanese Pearl Bracelet, the Sash and Star of the Royal Victorian Order, and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duchess of Gloucester is wearing the Cartier India Tiara tonight!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
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The Duchess of Gloucester is wearing the Cartier India Tiara tonight!
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The Countess of Wessex wore her Aquamarine Necklace Tiara, the Queen’s Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings, the Queen’s Diamond Necklace, the Sash and Star of the Royal Victorian Order, and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duchess of Gloucester wore the Cartier India Tiara, Diamond Necklace and Earrings, the Sash and Star of the Royal Victorian Order, and the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lady Susan Hussey at tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
Lady Susan Hussey at tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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The newly married Duchess of Norfolk is wearing the family's heirloom Sapphire and Diamond Necklace for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
The newly married Duchess of Norfolk is wearing the family's heirloom Sapphire and Diamond Necklace for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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Lady Susan Hussey wore the Waldegrave Tiara with the Sash and Star of the Royal Victorian Order and The Hon. Dame Annabel Whitehead wore the Sash and Star of the Royal Victorian Order. The newly married Duchess of Norfolk wore an heirloom Sapphire and Diamond Necklace.
South Africa state visit: Menu for this evening's banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of President Ramaphosa. pic.twitter.com/zfNBHmOQFq
— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) November 22, 2022
🌺 As final touches are made, The King and The Queen Consort inspect the table ahead of tonight’s State Banquet. pic.twitter.com/ETsgKxMqIC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2022
South Africa state visit: Menu for this evening's banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of President Ramaphosa. pic.twitter.com/zfNBHmOQFq
— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) November 22, 2022🌺 As final touches are made, The King and The Queen Consort inspect the table ahead of tonight’s State Banquet. pic.twitter.com/ETsgKxMqIC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2022Royal Visits to South Africa | Queen’s South African Diamonds | Cullinan Diamond
Looking forward to welcoming @PresidencyZA today! 🇿🇦🇬🇧
The Royal Family will celebrate their enduring relationship with South Africa over the next two days, as His Majesty The King hosts The President on behalf of the Nation. pic.twitter.com/129sJyB2hO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2022
Looking forward to welcoming @PresidencyZA today! 🇿🇦🇬🇧
The Royal Family will celebrate their enduring relationship with South Africa over the next two days, as His Majesty The King hosts The President on behalf of the Nation. pic.twitter.com/129sJyB2hO
What’s been cooking in the kitchens at Buckingham Palace for the State Visit? 👨🍳🇿🇦
The national flowers of South Africa, Protea, have been recreated out of sugar and painted with edible colouring, which will be presented at the State Banquet alongside petit fours and coffee. pic.twitter.com/roQxRDNqpd
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 21, 2022
What’s been cooking in the kitchens at Buckingham Palace for the State Visit? 👨🍳🇿🇦
The national flowers of South Africa, Protea, have been recreated out of sugar and painted with edible colouring, which will be presented at the State Banquet alongside petit fours and coffee. pic.twitter.com/roQxRDNqpd
Preparations are underway for the State Visit of the President of South Africa! 🇿🇦🇬🇧
The State Visit is the first to be hosted, on behalf of the Nation, by His Majesty The King.#UKSAStateVisit pic.twitter.com/uZ8ewRCCtl
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 21, 2022
Preparations are underway for the State Visit of the President of South Africa! 🇿🇦🇬🇧
The State Visit is the first to be hosted, on behalf of the Nation, by His Majesty The King.#UKSAStateVisit pic.twitter.com/uZ8ewRCCtl
The Duchess of Gloucester is wearing the Cartier India Tiara tonight!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
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The Duchess of Gloucester is wearing the Cartier India Tiara tonight!
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The Princess of Wales is wearing Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara and Princess Diana’s South Sea Pearl Earrings for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
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The Princess of Wales is wearing Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara and Princess Diana’s South Sea Pearl Earrings for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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Queen Camilla is wearing the Queen's Belgian Sapphire Tiara, Necklace from the George VI Sapphire Parure and new Earrings for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 22, 2022
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Queen Camilla is wearing the Queen's Belgian Sapphire Tiara, Necklace from the George VI Sapphire Parure and new Earrings for tonight’s South African State Banquet at Buckingham Palace!
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The President of South Africa was apparently wearing the Star and Sash of the Royal Order of the Bath. Please tell about his receiving it, and tell about the order. Thanks.