Official Tours and Foreign Visits (2018-Present

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sara8150

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June 30, 2019, 02:41:16 AM Last Edit: June 30, 2019, 03:21:41 AM by sara8150
William and Kate to visit Pakistan for first time later this year - ITV News


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Kensington Palace Twitter says

Quote🇵🇰 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Further details will be advised in due course.

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Gert?s Royals Twitter says

QuotePrince William & Duchess Kate will make an official visit to Pakistan this autumn, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


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Prince William, Kate Middleton to Visit Pakistan This Fall | PEOPLE.com

Princess Cassandra

#76
June 30, 2019, 01:50:01 PM
Pakistan! So glad they are leaving all their children at home.  Their security team will have enough stress without adding concern about the children's safety!

wannable

#77
June 30, 2019, 02:27:55 PM
It's not a tour anymore, but an Official Visit (usually 3 days, 2 nights).

I'm quite surprised, agreeing that security will be a nightmare.  Reading comments from political journalists and RR's, apparently the visit will rely heavily on government and diplomatic (soft) mission engagements, and a few cultural and friend stops  i.e. where Princess Diana went.

Princess Cassandra

#79
July 01, 2019, 03:32:27 AM
Quote from: wannable on June 30, 2019, 02:27:55 PM
It's not a tour anymore, but an Official Visit (usually 3 days, 2 nights).

I'm quite surprised, agreeing that security will be a nightmare.  Reading comments from political journalists and RR's, apparently the visit will rely heavily on government and diplomatic (soft) mission engagements, and a few cultural and friend stops  i.e. where Princess Diana went.
Sounds like the government has a lot of faith and trust in them.

amabel

#80
July 01, 2019, 11:44:26 AM
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on July 01, 2019, 03:32:27 AM
Sounds like the government has a lot of faith and trust in them.
they will be guided by Govt as to what to say and do etc. They are senior royals

wannable

#81
July 01, 2019, 12:40:48 PM
It will be historical, because their PM Imran Khan, not only was a very good friend of Princess Diana, but most importantly his political party was founded by him PTI, which for the first time in Pakistani history has their first ever PM, but largest and dominating their National Assembly.  Their stance and beliefs are more centered and westernized...so they have a lot of changing or balancing to do with his 11 point agenda, issues with India, the Taliban, etc. hence the security issues.

TLLK

#83
July 02, 2019, 06:13:14 AM
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on June 26, 2019, 07:36:21 PM
So, Archie will probably be close to the same age that William and George were when they travelled to Australia. Hopefully he won't be teething, because that is a great age. They can sit and be friendly but not mobile enough to make their parents crazy!

Archie will be a bit younger than William and George as both were sitting up unaided and crawling by then, however he will be the youngest British royal to go on this type of official tour. :)

Looking forward to seeing the details of the couple's upcoming visit when they're released.

TLLK

#84
August 23, 2019, 08:43:06 PM
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QuoteDiplomatic sources confirm that visit of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton will go as planned and there is no delay in it. Preparations are being finalised and a dates will be announced shortly.

Princess Cassandra

#85
August 25, 2019, 04:29:21 AM
Quote from: TLLK on August 23, 2019, 08:43:06 PM
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Looking forward to reading the itinerary. This will be an interesting one to follow.

sara8150

#86
September 18, 2019, 04:11:17 AM
Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge will tours pakistan on October waiting for date from Kensington Palace confirmation

wannable

#87
September 18, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
I'm not sure an agenda/schedule will be provided, perhaps only some general information of the visit.   

It has been confirmed that anti terror police from the UK/Pakistan will be 'working' before/during the tour.  So IMO factor that into the mix of having a full fledge press meeting with KP detailing.

TLLK

#88
September 20, 2019, 02:02:24 PM
Dates of the official visit are Oct. 14-18, 2019.

wannable

#89
September 20, 2019, 04:21:11 PM
I pretty muched guessed the tour date when announced.  The half term of their children 24th Oct to 1st Nov.

Princess Cassandra

#90
September 21, 2019, 01:44:23 PM
Quote from: TLLK on September 20, 2019, 02:02:24 PM
Dates of the official visit are Oct. 14-18, 2019.
I thought it would be longer and involve more countries, but I guess that was wishful thinking on my part. Of course while their family is so young they will keep visits short. Unless, of course, the children are with them.

TLLK

#91
September 21, 2019, 01:53:10 PM
 Also it's up to the Foreign Office to determine where and when the BRF does its official visits/tours.  Many nations will be sending representatives overseas in Oct. to Emperor Nahurito's enthronement ceremony but Charles will be the official representative for the BRF.

Plus the UK is set to leave the EU in late October so it would seem that the government has other things to contend with in the next month.

wannable

#92
September 21, 2019, 02:15:09 PM
 I've seen some tweets from Pakistan government officials related to the visit, so I believe it will be full on formal and with soft diplomacy, 90%  They will probably throw in a few community tied with their favorite charity type stuff they usually do in the UK, but the Pakistan counterpart 10%. 

5 days in one country is not usual (tour in 1 country lasts 2.5 max 3 days), they will be formally received, so they will be travelling 'daylight' for departure/landing receptions.

TLLK

#93
September 21, 2019, 02:23:33 PM
It's been over a decade since a BRF member has visited Pakistan so I'm hoping that the itinerary will be announced soon. The PoW and DssoC were the last to visit in 2006.
Kate Middleton & Prince William?s 2019 Pakistan Trip Dates and Details

QuoteThe itinerary for the trip has not yet been confirmed, with Kensington Palace saying further details will be shared in due course. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently advises against travel to certain parts of the country. The Palace also shared that around 1.5 million people of Pakistani heritage live in the U.K., and around 100,000 British people are in Pakistan at any one time.

According to the U.K.?s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, approximately 270,000 British nationals visit Pakistan every year. The two countries also have strong trade links, with U.K.-Pakistan bilateral trade in 2017 valued at ?2.9 billion, or roughly $3.7 billion.

Curryong

#94
September 21, 2019, 03:18:32 PM Last Edit: September 21, 2019, 03:21:20 PM by Curryong
If the statement about being the Cambridges going to be  'formally received' and daylight arrival and departure receptions in Pakistan  is a dig at the Sussexes tour of Southern Africa, wannabie, the Sussexes were 'formally received' on their long tour of Austrslasia in every country.

However, every Royal on tour is guided by the Foreign and Commonweslth Office, and the host country, and if, for security reasons, or expense etc, the advice is not to have formal receptions at arrival and departure then they do not. They would hardly go against local advice!

Nevertheless, the Sussexes were invited to SA as honoured guests, like the Cambridges they are touring at the request of the FO, 'soft diplomacy' is also involved as it was in Australasia, and therefore there is absolutely no difference. Or is the SA tour and the Australasian tour last year considered unimportant because it doesn't/didn't involve the Cambridges?

Princess Cassandra

#95
September 22, 2019, 04:21:55 AM
Quote from: TLLK on September 21, 2019, 02:23:33 PM
It's been over a decade since a BRF member has visited Pakistan so I'm hoping that the itinerary will be announced soon. The PoW and DssoC were the last to visit in 2006.
Kate Middleton & Prince William?s 2019 Pakistan Trip Dates and Details
They are going to be there for such a short time, that I suspect the itinerary will be absolutely packed. Looking forward to hearing about it.

sara8150

#96
September 25, 2019, 03:05:13 AM
Kensington Palace Twitter says
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Quote🇵🇰 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend a special event at the Aga Khan Centre on 2nd October, hosted by His Highness The Aga Khan.

The event falls ahead of TRH?s official visit to Pakistan, which will take place between 14th - 18th October.

Gert?s Royals Twitter says
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QuotePrince William & Duchess Kate?s official visit to Pakistan will take place Monday 14th  October and Friday 18th October.

QuoteOctober 2nd, Prince William & Duchess Kate will attend a special event hosted by His Highness The Aga Khan ahead of their official visit to Pakistan.
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Princess Cassandra

#97
September 25, 2019, 01:17:54 PM
Hoping to see some of the characteristics of the country as they tour - I suspect it is dramatic in some ways.

sara8150

#98
October 01, 2019, 02:23:23 PM
Diana?s visits to Pakistan ? Royal Central
Late Diana,Princess of Wales been trips including in 1991,1996 and her final years in 1997 but stay Diana?s legacy after she died in August 31,1997

I?m hope William and Kate will follow footsteps of late Diana?s and makes Diana proud from heavenly

Princess Cassandra

#99
October 02, 2019, 05:29:13 PM
Quote from: sara8150 on October 01, 2019, 02:23:23 PM
Diana?s visits to Pakistan ? Royal Central
Late Diana,Princess of Wales been trips including in 1991,1996 and her final years in 1997 but stay Diana?s legacy after she died in August 31,1997

I?m hope William and Kate will follow footsteps of late Diana?s and makes Diana proud from heavenly
After reading this article I can't help but think this will be more than a state and cultural visit - William and Kate will be wanting to spend some time with those in whom his mother confided, as well as visit the hospital she helped to build.
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