The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are on a 9-day tour of the Middle East. They started their tour on November 5th in Muscat, Oman. They attended a Cultural Arrival at the Palace Boulevard, a Service of Holy Communion at the Protestant Church, and a Dinner hosted by The Sultan of Oman. The Prince of Wales visited the new National Museum, a Christian Cemetery, the Ras Al Shajar wildlife reserve, and an event for young leaders in Oman. The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Dar Al Hanan Hospice with Oman Cancer Association,and a reception for “Women in Business”. Continue reading
Royal Tour 2016
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in the USA
TRH’s Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary of Denmark were on a 4-day visit to the USA from the 27th of September to October 1st. They visited Washington DC and Boston, and attended a number of seminars and receptions, including a Grand Ball. Continue reading
Royal Visit to Canada 2016
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte just completed their 8-day Royal Visit to Canada. We covered previous royal visits to Victoria before the start of the visit. Here is a roundup of all our posts on #RoyalVisitCanada:
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 8
On the last day of their Royal Visit to Canada, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge had a series of engagements in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The couple visited mental health charities in the morning and sailed on a tall ship before departing from Victoria Harbour as a family. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 7
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge visited Haida Gwaii, an archipelago on the northern coast of British Columbia, on Day 7 of their Royal Visit to Canada. They arrived by canoe at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum in Skidegate, where they received a traditional First Nations welcome. Later they opened the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Care Centre, before going for a boat ride and fishing on the waters of the Hecate Strait. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 6
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended a garden Party at Government House in Victoria on Day 6 of the Royal Visit to Canada. The Garden Party was held for military families, and was the first occasion Prince George and Princess Charlotte have been seen since Day 1. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 5
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their Royal Visit to Canada in Yukon on September 28th. They visited the MacBride museum, attended a Healing Totem ceremony, received a traditional First nations welcome, and saw a mountain biking demonstration before returning back to Victoria. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 4
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their tour of Canada in Kelowna, British Columbia, and in Whitehorse, Yukon on September 27th. They visited the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, watching a volleyball game, and later visiting the ‘Taste of British Columbia‘ festival at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna. The Duke and Duchess moved on to Whitehorse, for the start of their visit to Yukon, where they attended a Welcome ceremony. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 3
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent Day 3 of the Royal Visit to Canada in Bella Bell and Victoria. Their initial engagement of day was canceled due to the rain, but the Duke & Duchess attended a traditional First Nations welcome in Bella Bella, and the dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest. In the evening, back in Victoria, they attended a Black-rod Ceremony and a Reception at Government House. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada- Day 2
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent Day 2 of the Royal Visit to Canada in Vancouver. They arrived on a seaplane at Vancouver Harbour, visited charities for mothers and immigrants, and met young people. The royal couple finished their day of engagements in Vancouver with a visit to a Coast Guard Station, before returning to Victoria. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada | Day 1
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte started the royal visit to Canada on September 24th. They landed at Victoria Airport in the afternoon, and then attended a Welcome Ceremony at the BC Legislature buildings in Downtown Victoria. I was present at the Welcome, and got to see the Duke and Duchess. I also shook hands with the Duchess. We covered previous royal visits to Victoria recently. Continue reading
Royal Tour of India and Bhutan 2016
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just finished a 7-day tour of India and Bhutan. They visited Mumbai, Delhi, Kaziranga, Bhutan, and Agra. Here is roundup of all our posts that covered the Cambridge Tour of India and Bhutan: Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Taj Mahal
Day 7 of the Royal Tour of India and Bhutan started at Paro airport. They left Bhutan in rain, and landed in Agra in 40*C. The visit of TRH to the Taj Mahal signalled the completion of the Tour.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Bhutan- Day 2
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a very busy day in Bhutan today. They went on a 6-hour hike to the Tiger nest Monastery, and attended a reception for Bhutanese residents with links to Britain. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Bhutan- Day 1
Day 5 of the Royal Tour of India and Bhutan was focused on the tiny kingdom of Bhutan. Most of the population came out to celebrate the visit of the Duke and Duchess to their remote country. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India- Day 4
Day 4 of the Royal Tour of India and Bhutan was focused on nature and animal conservation at Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Assam. The Duke and Duchess went on a rhino safari the morning. Later, TRH met locals form Pan Bari Village, where they learned about rural life in India. They leave for Bhutan early next morning. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India- Day 3
Day 3 of the Royal Tour of India and Bhutan started in Delhi and moved on to Kaziranga, in East India. It was a busy day, which included an engagement with railway children, lunch with the Prime Minister of India, as well as a campsite dance for the celebration of Bohag Bihu, the Assamese New Year.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India- Day 2
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their tour of India and Bhutan today. They had a busy day, which started in Mumbai, and then took them to Delhi. TRH met with Young people, and tested their inventions in Mumbai. They laid a wreath at India’s National War Memorial, and visited the last home of Gandhi. Later, the Duke and Duchess attended a Garden Party, celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday next week. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in India- Day 1
Today was the first day of the much awaited Royal Tour of India and Bhutan by TRH The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. TRH arrived in Mumbai this morning, on a scheduled flight, rather than a private jet, as they had on previous tours. Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge host Pre-Tour Reception at Kensington Palace
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge start their Royal tour of India and Bhutan next week. To get familiar with the citizens of those countries, TRH invited members of the Indian and Bhutanese communities for a reception at Kensington Palace on April 6th. Continue reading