Official visits to Romania, Austria and the Holy See

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TLLK

Clarence House @ClarenceHouse Just announced: The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Romania, Italy, The Holy See and Austria.

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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Europe to celebrate links between the UK and Romania, Italy, The Holy See and Austria
Published on 7th March 2017

The Tour will highlight the UK's relationship with European partners in areas including social cohesion, military ties and combatting human trafficking.

The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Europe between 29th March and 6th April 2017. The Tour will begin in Romania – The Prince will visit Bucharest and the surrounding area from 29th-31st March. The Prince and Duchess will then undertake engagements in Italy and the Holy See from 31st March – 5th April and in Vienna from 5th-6th April.

More details of Their Royal Highnesses' programme in each country will be released at a later date.

ENDS

Notes to Editors

The Prince of Wales has visited Romania officially once before. His Royal Highness has visited Italy officially 19 times, and The Duchess of Cornwall has visited once. The Prince has undertaken two previous visits to the Vatican, and The Duchess of Cornwall one. His Royal Highness has visited Austria officially 3 times and this will be The Duchess's first official visit.

sara8150

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There's a new royal tour – find out the exciting details!
There's a new royal tour ? find out the exciting details!

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royalanthropologist

This is a good move on the part of the government. Charles and Camilla get on very well with other European royals so it is a good idea to also work with other non-royal heads of state. It is also a good salvo to the heated debate that followed Brexit. I am sure they will all do very well.
"In the past, people were born royal. Nowadays, royalty comes from what you do"...Gianni Versace

TLLK

 I know that Charles has met with CP Margarita of Romania and her husband Prince Radu in the past and they're often invited to these types of official visits even though the country is a republic.

Curryong

^ Yes, Charles has property in Romania and a real love of that part of the world, I believe. It's always looked such a lovely and very quaint country. King Michael was close to King George, the Queen Mother, and the Queen as he and she grew up I think. Of course the end of the war wrecked Michael's chances of a peaceful reign there after the communists took charge.

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sara8150

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Prince Charles in Romania on Brexit bridge-building trip | Daily Mail Online
WOW! You will see Duchess of Cornwall this Friday be patient!

TLLK

Prince Charles continues his 'Brexit tour' in Romania | Daily Mail Online

Charles second day in Romania meeting with the PM and touring housing developments and a folk museum.

Jennifer

QuotePrince Charles touches down for #RoyalVisitRomania

HRH The Prince of Wales arrived in Romania on Wednesday, starting a nine-day tour of Europe which will also include visits to Italy, Austria and the Holy See. Prince Charles was greeted by a guard of honour as he departed the plane. He travelled to Romania in the prime ministerial jet, which was nicknamed 'Cam Force One' due to Former Prime Minister David Cameron's extensive use of the aircraft.

The Prince also laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he met British troops currently stationed in Bucharest at the NATO Headquarters.

He also shook hands with the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest.

Read more:
Prince Charles touches down for #RoyalVisitRomania – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

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Curryong

^ Charles seems to just love Romania, especially the life lived by country people (peasants?) there. Very simple, horses used for ploughing etc. I think, in a way, places like rural Romania are his spiritual home.

Jennifer

QuotePrince Charles embraced by the Romanian public as he walks the streets of Bucharest

The Prince of Wales was embraced by Romanian children as he walked the streets of Bucharest on Friday.

Prince Charles, who is a frequent visitor to Romania, was being given a guided tour of the city – viewing restoration work on the old buildings.

On a walkabout, 11-year-old Valentin Blacker ran up to the heir to the throne and hugged him. This is not the first time the young boy has met Prince Charles, as he regularly visits Romania in a private capacity.

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Prince Charles embraced by the Romanian public as he walks the streets of Bucharest – Royal Central


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QuotePrince Charles joins Romania's Royal Family during #ROYALVISITROMANIA

On Thursday 30th March, The Prince of Wales met with members of Romania's Royal Family at the Elisabeta Palace. His Royal Highness has previously visited the Elisabeta Palace in 2011 and 2016.

Romania is now governed as a republic after the forced abdication of HM King Michael I of Romania in 1947. His Majesty told the New York Times about how the Communist Party forced him to sign his abdication, threatening to kill 1,000 students if he refused. The King was sent into exile but remained on good terms with Europe's ruling monarchies. He attended the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh and is friends with the British Royal Family. An opinion poll in January 2012 saw King Michael declared as the most trusted person in Romania, well ahead of any current political leaders. Although still kept from power, the 95 year old monarch lobbied for Romania to join NATO and helped the government by touring Europe. He can still draw huge crowds of admirers in Romania and this popularity has concerned republicans for decades. King Michael affirms that his removal from power was illegal, and that he is the rightful ruler of Romania.

The King has recently withdrawn from public life following the death of his wife Queen Anne and a cancer diagnosis. In March 2016, The King released a statement:

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Prince Charles joins Romania’s Royal Family during #ROYALVISITROMANIA – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

sara8150

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Prince of Wales tries out a traditional dance in Romania
Prince of Wales tries out a traditional dance in Romania

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Prince Charles scoops up mystery boy in bear hug during Romania visit

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TLLK

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Ciao  Firenza!

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The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Italy - Day 2 - Pictures

Charles and Camilla in Naples.

sara8150

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'I know where to come next time!' Prince Charles jokes about a cat burglar who once stole his cufflinks as he watches a police raid on his tour of Italy while Camilla hits the catwalk
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Camilla dons a feminine polka dot dress as she meets victims of human trafficking in Florence while Charles tours the earthquake-stricken town of Amatrice
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Jennifer

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QuotePrince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Italy

The Prince of Wales is continuing his royal tour of Europe, and has arrived in Italy. His Royal Highness was joined by The Duchess of Cornwall in Florence after carrying out ceremonial duties in other parts of Italy.

On arrival at Pisa Airport, His Royal Highness was greeted by the British Culture Secretary, Karen Bradley MP.

The Prince visited the British military cemetery of Montecchio Precalcino, in Vicenza, where he laid a wreath of poppies in remembrance of the dead.

Read more:
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Italy – Royal Central

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QuotePrince Charles walks amid ruins of quake-hit Amatrice in Italy

Prince Charles has visited an Italian town hit by a devastating quake last summer, walking amidst the ruins of ancient buildings and paying tributes to the victims.

The Prince of Wales was in Amatrice, in central Italy, as part of a European tour designed to shore up relations with EU allies post-Brexit.

Wearing a hard hat, he entered the abandoned "red zone" in the city centre, where collapsed houses lie next to the ruins of a 13th century Civic Tower, and walked alone in silent contemplation.

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Prince Charles walks amid ruins of quake-hit Amatrice in Italy

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QuotePrince Charles visits Italian town hit by deadly earthquake

The Prince of Wales has visited an Italian town where more than 200 people died after a devastating earthquake.

He toured the old town of Amatrice with mayor Sergio Pirozzi, who said after the disaster: "The town isn't here any more."

Prince Charles will also visit a former school which houses emergency services and reconstruction staff and lay a wreath at a memorial in the grounds.

Read more:
Prince Charles visits Italian town hit by deadly earthquake - BBC News
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston


sara8150

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Lady in red! The Duchess of Cornwall dazzles in a crimson couture gown as she joins Charles at a glittering gala dinner in Florence
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Watch: Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall sample Italian food in Florence
Watch: Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall sample Italian food in Florence


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Jennifer

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I think Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall's trip to Italy and Romania was successful and productive. I like how well they connected with the people they encountered. Prince Charles visited children in hospitals and met with survivors of the earthquake. The Duchess of Cornwall also met the family members of the victims of the mafia. They both attended centenary of the British Institute in Florence. The trip was great for improving the diplomatic relations between the UK and other EU nations.


QuoteDuchess of Cornwall meets family members of mafia victims

On Saturday, the second day in Italy of the Brexit charm offensive, the Duchess of Cornwall spent a day in a villa on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples where she met family members of victims of the mafia. The villa was once owned by mafia boss, Michele Zaza. Zaza died in custody at the age of 49 in 1994 for double murder and several other mafia-related crimes.

La Gloriette, his villa, was seized by the state and is now used by several charities that assist victims of domestic violence and those with mental illness. The Duchess met with family members of the 360 innocent men whose sons and husbands were murdered over the last 30 years by the Camorra – the name of the mafia based in the Naples region. Thousands have been involved and affected by organised crime. Her Royal Highness told them: "You are all very strong. You are all very brave women."

One woman told Camilla of how her husband was murdered eight years ago while he was working as a security guard. Another woman spoke of how her 26-year-old son was murdered when he was mistaken for someone else by the Camorra.

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Duchess of Cornwall meets family members of mafia victims – Royal Central

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QuoteDuchess of Cornwall suffers agonising wait for cappuccino during Florence market trip with Prince Charles

PRINCE Charles got the best of Italian hospitality at a market coffee store yesterday – while Camilla was left waiting.

The Prince of Wales was handed a steaming hot cup of Florence's finest at Cafe Barni while the Duchess of Cornwall had to queue.

Ever the gent, the next in line to the throne offered a sip – but Camilla insisted her cappuccino was on its way.

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Duchess of Cornwall suffers agonising wait for cappuccino during Florence market trip with Prince Charles... only to have time for two sips when it is

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QuoteCamilla's dream of saving childhood villa: Duchess reveals she hopes to buy back Italian property after she played there when she was a child

The paint is now peeling from the walls and the iron gates are rusting.

But the glory of the honey-stoned Italian villa where the Duchess of Cornwall once played as a child still shines through – and she hopes to eventually buy it back for her own grandchildren.

Speaking to the Daily Mail in Florence yesterday, on the second day of an official tour of Italy, Camilla revealed that she had always rued the day her mother sold the beautiful family villa, first bought by her great-grandmother Alice Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII.

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Camilla's dream of saving childhood Italian villa | Daily Mail Online


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QuoteDuchess of Cornwall visits plaque for her great-grandmother in Florence and says she would love to buy her home back

It was the house in which her great-grandmother spent her last years after earning notoriety for her affair with King Edward VII.

Revealing a little-known connection between her family and the city of Florence, the Duchess of Cornwall said on Sunday that she would love to have the property back.

On the second full day of her six-day tour of Italy with Prince Charles, the Duchess visited St Mark's Anglican Church in the heart of Florence.

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Duchess of Cornwall visits plaque for her great-grandmother in Florence and says she would love to buy her home back

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QuotePrince Charles presented with a king during card game in Florence

It was a royal flush – with an Italian twist.

Prince Charles sat down to a card game in a social centre in the heart of Florence on Monday, as he and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, continued their European tour.

"I've got a lot to learn," he said as he surveyed the hand he was dealt, looking as though he would quite happily have settled in for the afternoon with the five elderly men sitting around the table.

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Prince Charles presented with a king during card game in Florence


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QuotePrince Charles is following the Queen's example by strengthening ties with the Vatican

Whhen Prince Charles meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on Tuesday it is likely that there will be plenty of discussion about issues dear to them. One of those is climate change – Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si', was emphatic that climate change is real and he has accused sinful mankind of turning the planet into a "polluted wasteland full of debris, desolation and filth", while the Prince in his foreward to a book on climate change he co-authored has called it the "wolf at the door" and urged that action must be "urgently scaled up, and scaled up now".

The two also share a similar sense of urgency about the persecution of Christians, particularly in the Middle East, and both have spoken out about the disaster befalling the part of the world where Christianity was founded. The Prince of Wales has become a keen supporter of Aid to the Church in Need, making generous donations to support its work, hosting refugees at his homes in Scotland and London, and speaking frequently about the plight of people uprooted from their homes in Iraq and Syria in particular. Both he and the Pope have publicly regretted that the persecution of Christians is not dominating public discourse: in January the Pope complained that the media doesn't speak about the persecuted because they are not newsworthy, while a few weeks later the Prince told guests at a Lambeth Palace reception that people cared more about Brexit than the plight of those fleeing ISIS in the Middle East.

That the two men are meeting is more than happy coincidence or a moment for theological dialogue. It is about diplomacy, and the Royal Family is one of the Foreign Office's key assets when it comes to engagement with other states, including the Holy See. While at home the royals are expected to be neutral and mostly engage in charitable endeavours, abroad they are regularly deployed to represent the interests of the government of the day. And this has involved regular encounters between the Holy See and the Queen, far more than any other royal head of state.

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Prince Charles is following the Queen’s example by strengthening ties with the Vatican | CatholicHerald.co.uk
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

royalanthropologist

Nice trip and fab pics. I am sure they loved it there. Gosh I wish someone would pay me to carry out "official duties" in Florence :hehe: :lol:
"In the past, people were born royal. Nowadays, royalty comes from what you do"...Gianni Versace

TLLK


sara8150

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Prince Charles calls on EU nations to stick with Britain during 'charm offensive' in Italy
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Curryong

This is very good to see and Charles and Camilla seem to be absolutely revelling in it at the top of their form. Charles has loved Italy from his youth. I think the architecture, culture weather, crowds have all combined to make this tour immensely pleasurable for him and his wife.

Sadly, I don't know how much of this genuine enthusiasm of Italians to see them both is getting into the tabloid media back home. The DM for example has just produced some searing excerpts from author Sally Bedell Smith's latest biography of Charles which do not reflect well on his character (discussed here on another thread) and that has swallowed up much of the coverage in that rag, as has Kate's visit to a musical last night. Any excursions by the younger royals often seems to swallow up Charles's endeavours.