PoW and DssoC Official overseas travel 2019-present

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TLLK

#101
April 16, 2019, 01:21:07 PM
Two of the cities are associated with former reigning families: Munich-Wittelsbach. Berlin- Hohenzollern-Prussian. :)

wannable

#102
May 07, 2019, 01:09:33 PM
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have touched down in Berlin for the #RoyalVisitGermany 

TRH will also visit the cities of Leipzig and Munich during the four-day tour.
After arriving in Berlin, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall join a meeting with the Chancellor of Germany, HE Angela Merkel. #RoyalVisitGermany

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TLLK

#103
May 07, 2019, 03:23:49 PM Last Edit: May 07, 2019, 07:16:05 PM by TLLK
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QuoteThe Berlin Airlift Memorial honours the Allied forces who flew provisions into Germany during the Berlin blockade imposed by the Soviet Union in 1948. The Prince of Wales lays a commemorative wreath at the foot of the memorial.

"Lest we forget" the actions of the Allies who flew these round the clock missions to aid the people of West Berlin who were in danger of being starved into submission by the Soviet forces. Pleased that there is a memorial to honor the actions of the pilots who kept the population alive.

Over time I believe that too many have forgotten or have never been told that food shortage was a real problem for people in Europe (including the UK) and Asia in the months and years following the aftermath of WWII. My late mother-in-law was born two years before the war ended but recalls the shortages she and her family faced in the southwestern part of the country that was under American control
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Video of Charles meeting the crowds in Berlin today where well wishers called out "Opa!" (Grandfather.)

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The PoW and the DssoC receive a tour of the restored Brandenburg Gate by the city's mayor.

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QuoteThe Mayor of Berlin, Michael M?ller, gives The Prince and The Duchess an overview of the history of Berlin?s famous Brandenburg Gate
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The video shows the PoW/DssoC arriving to meet with Chancellor Merkel.

Charles and Camilla in high spirits after royal birth - YouTube

Princess Cassandra

#104
May 07, 2019, 07:42:31 PM
It is so sweet that they called him Opa!  And indeed he is really settling into grandparenthood. 

Blue Clover

#105
May 07, 2019, 09:26:03 PM
That's really sweet! Grandpa Charles!  :teehee:

TLLK

#106
May 08, 2019, 01:05:11 AM Last Edit: May 08, 2019, 01:08:15 AM by TLLK
Charles' speech this evening at the Ambassador's residence. He opened with a greeting in German. He also reflects upon his first visit to Berlin in 1972 when the nation was still divided into the German Democratic Republic (East) and the Federal Republic of German (West).

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Text of the speech. A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales at the Queen's Birthday Party, British Ambassador's Residence, Berlin | Prince of Wales

Curryong

#107
May 08, 2019, 04:14:49 AM
Yes, there has certainly been a lot of water under the bridge for Germany (as well as for Charles) since 1972. The fall of the Soviet Union and subsequently in East Germany, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, the union between East and West and reunification of Germany. They have all been wonderful for Germans, and it was good for Charles's speech to reflect these historic moments.

TLLK

#108
May 08, 2019, 09:32:16 PM Last Edit: May 08, 2019, 09:34:42 PM by TLLK
Camilla gets a glimpse of Baby Sussex?s photocall ? Royal Central

QuoteIt may not be the first time she?s seen a photo of him but thanks to the speed of modern technology, the Duchess of Cornwall got a glimpse of Baby Sussex?s first photo call within moments of it taking place. As Camilla went on a walkabout in Leipzig, during her tour of Germany, she was shown her step-grandson?s sleeping media debut ? on someone?s mobile phone.

The duchess seemed pleased to share this special moment and said ?thank you for showing me?. Her response ended up in the UK before she knew it as it was shared by the Daily Telegraph?s Hannah Furness.

    Overseas #RoyalBaby update: During a walkabout in Leipzig city centre, the Duchess of Cornwall was shown a photograph of her new step-grandson for the first time.
    Looking at the picture on a mobile phone, Camilla smiled and said: "Thank you for showing this to me."

A member of the public shared a photo of Baby Archie to Camilla where she and Charles are on tour. The couple were in Leipzig when someone showed Camilla the photo.  :happy:

Princess Cassandra

#109
May 09, 2019, 12:18:38 AM
Quote from: Curryong on May 08, 2019, 04:14:49 AM
Yes, there has certainly been a lot of water under the bridge for Germany (as well as for Charles) since 1972. The fall of the Soviet Union and subsequently in East Germany, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, the union between East and West and reunification of Germany. They have all been wonderful for Germans, and it was good for Charles's speech to reflect these historic moments.
Yes, it was a beautiful speech and the message is meaningful and sincere. 

sandy

#110
May 09, 2019, 12:35:07 AM
Camilla grabbing the limelight over the baby makes me even more sad that Diana is not around to see her newest grandson. I hope Harry and MEghan continue to talk up Diana. Really saddens me to see Camilla grabbing the teddy bear and grinning.

TLLK

#111
May 09, 2019, 01:00:03 AM Last Edit: May 09, 2019, 01:14:02 AM by TLLK
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on May 09, 2019, 12:18:38 AM
Yes, it was a beautiful speech and the message is meaningful and sincere. 
Yes it was and I'm glad that he referenced his family's connection to Germany via Prince Albert.

Photo gallery from today's visit to Leipzig. Camilla in a lovely shade of blue for the events in the historic old city. They also visited St. Nicholas Church which was the starting point for the peaceful revolution of 1989 that saw an end to the GDR (East Germany.)  Twitter

QuoteSt Nicholas Church in Leipzig is the city?s oldest and largest church and is known as being a key location in the events of the ?Peaceful Revolution?, the events which led to the division of Germany in 1989 and German Unification a year later.

How very kind of the public to gift the newest member of the BRF. Hope that the couple have extra space to bring back the gifts including one very large teddy bear! :happy:

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sandy

#112
May 09, 2019, 01:17:25 AM
Sometimes royals donate the extra gifts to charity. I wonder if this will be the case for gifts for Archie.

Curryong

#113
May 09, 2019, 01:35:39 AM
Hope that Charles and Camilla are enjoying this interesting trip. It looks as if Archie will be well supplied with teddy bears, anyway!

TLLK

#114
May 09, 2019, 01:15:21 PM
Wrapping up their visit to Germany today.

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QuoteThis morning, The Prince of Wales is visiting the Barenboim-Said Akademie. The BSA offers degrees in music for talented young people, mostly from the Middle East and North Africa. The intensive course, delivered in English, focuses on humanities & musicology.

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QuoteTheir Royal Highnesses end their time in Berlin with a visit to the International Rescue Committee at the Impact Hub. The IRC assists with the integration of newly arrived refugees in Germany.

sandy

#115
May 09, 2019, 01:42:33 PM
I can see an Archie Teddy Bear as tribute to royal baby.

Princess Cassandra

#116
May 09, 2019, 03:34:34 PM
They did a lot in a few days! I'm going to do a bit of reading on this International Refugee organization.

TLLK

#117
May 09, 2019, 03:41:33 PM
Quote from: sandy on May 09, 2019, 01:42:33 PM
I can see an Archie Teddy Bear as tribute to royal baby.
Yes and Build a Bear is donating 1,000 of their bears commemorating little Archie's birth to new parents and other organizations.

sandy

#119
May 09, 2019, 11:00:56 PM
I don't see that outfit as dreamy.

TLLK

#120
May 09, 2019, 11:09:44 PM Last Edit: May 09, 2019, 11:11:58 PM by TLLK

Curryong

#121
May 09, 2019, 11:17:07 PM
It looks like an interesting trip and let's hope that some good comes from it in appreciable returns for both governments. It's hard to know exactly what such soft diplomacy achieves but Govts keep sending royals on these trips so there must be some value.

TLLK

#122
May 09, 2019, 11:27:55 PM Last Edit: May 09, 2019, 11:32:19 PM by TLLK
The PoW and DssoC arriving at the Munich Residenz (Palace) in Munich, Germany.

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QuoteThe Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive for a banquet at the Munich Residenz with Dr Markus S?der, Minister-President of Bavaria, and Mrs Karin Baum?ller-S?der.

The Duchess of Cornwall and the Mrs. Karin Baum-Solder both  give a nod to the Bavarian colors with their dress choices tonight  :Jen:

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/prince-charles-prince-of-wales-and-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-attend-picture-id1148040409?s=2048x2048

Princess Cassandra

#123
May 10, 2019, 12:49:52 AM
Both ladies' dresses are drop dead gorgeous, and the picture of the four of them is very nice.  I know I've seen that necklace before...I think it belonged to the Queen Mother and is versatile - it has up to five strands. If it is the one I am thinking of, I think this smaller version is great with the dress.

sandy

#124
May 10, 2019, 11:14:19 AM
Camilla's dress would have been better in a solid color.  I don't think it is that great, it looks too Night Gown like.
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