Prince Andrew's visit to the United States: February 6-15, 2008

[Avalon]

The Duke of York United Kingdom Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, will visit the United States of America.
The visit will start on February 6 and will end on February 15, 2008

[pinkie40]

It hasn't been all that long ago when he was in the Fort Worth area regarding aeronautic developments.

I hope that I understand his comments regarding "war" to be a broad and general statement from someone who has been in the thick of it...No sane person wants "war" but "peace is not necessarily the absence of war" according to someone much more sage than I....

I do feel his personal view to be rather interesting regarding the fact his ex wife was/is friends of Oscar Wyatt (and his socialite wife Lynn and stepson Steve), an elderly Texan imprisoned for business dealings with the targeted enemy, Saddam Hussein.

[iceflower]

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, kicks off a trip to California by attending
the grand opening of a Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market store in a
predominantly African-American neighborhood on February 7, 2008 in
Compton, California. The prince is visiting the region in his capacity as
the United Kingdom's Special Representative for Trade and Investment.
Later, the prince will attend a dinner meeting of the British-American
Business Council, Los Angeles. David McNew/Getty Images

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[wbenson]

Is there an itinerary for his trip anywhere?

[AuroraB]

Originally Posted by wbenson

Is there an itinerary for his trip anywhere?

It was posted on his website The Duke of York > Home , however, it has been removed since the tabloids questioned his use of a private jet.

This is the section that disappeared.

February 2008

Visit to the USA (Miami, Lakes Charles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Atlanta and New York)
6 Morning - Visit to the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
Afternoon - Visit to Trunkline LNG, Lake Charles.
7 Morning - Visit to the Tesco Fresh and Easy Store, Compton, Los Angeles.
Afternoon - Lunch hosted by HM Consul General; visit to Broadcom, Orange County.
Evening - Keynote speech, Los Angeles.
8 Morning - Visit to BT Americas (El Segundo).
Afternoon - Visit to Capital Group; visit to Avery Dennison Inc (Pasadena).
Evening - Dinner hosted by HM Consul General.
9 Afternoon - Lunch hosted by HM Consul General with financial service industry experts.
11 Morning - Visit to Allergan, Orange County. The Duke of York makes a keynote speech.
Afternoon - Visit to Science Applications International Corporation - SAIC (San Diego); visit to Sempra Energy.
12 Morning - Visit to Resolution Copper Mine (Rio Tinto).
Afternoon - Visit to Honeywell Aerospace; visit to GoDaddy.com.
Evening - Reception hosted Governor of Arizona and Mayor of Phoenix; dinner for leading CEOs in Arizona.
13 Afternoon - Visit to CNN Centre; visit to the Coca-Cola Company.
14 Afternoon - Meeting with the Consul General; meeting with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the World Trade Centre site; visit to the Bank of New York Mellon.
15 Morning - Meeting with the Sarnoff Corporation; meeting with President and Chief Financial Officer, NBYT.
Afternoon - Meeting with Raytheon.
Evening - Design Reception to celebrate the best of UK/US creative industries.

[Bella]

Thanks for the photos, Iceflower! I really like the last photo where he's laughing. Cute!

[iceflower]

Thanks for telling us the dates, AuroraB.

Here's one more from February 7 especially for you, Bella
I thought you may like it
--> Andrew 7.2.2008

And these here seem to be from February 8:
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew shares a light moment at the Avery
Dennison Corporate Center in Pasadena with (from l to r) Diane B. Dixon,
senior vice president of Corporate Communications; Anne Hill, senior vice
president of Human Resources; Prince Andrew; and Dean A. Scarborough,
president and chief executive officer.

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[AuroraB]

Iceflower,
Thank you for all the wonderful pictures you have posted in the BRF forum. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

[Bella]

Great photo, Ice! You know I appreciate any pics of this handsome prince!!!

[lexi4]

Wonderful photos! I love seeing them. Thank you so much.
Lexi

[Mermaid1962]

I think that he looks a lot like Prince Philip in this picture.

Originally Posted by iceflower

Thanks for telling us the dates, AuroraB.

Here's one more from February 7 especially for you, Bella
I thought you may like it
--> Andrew 7.2.2008

[jcbcode99]

I agree--I can see Phillip in that photo as well. Andrew is interesting--I've seen photos where I can see a distinct resemblence to him and Charles, and then I've seen photos of him where he looks like his parents--just depends on the photo, I guess. He's a handsome fellow, but spends too much money

[evnovoros]

Fancy meeting you here: Prince Andrew rubs shoulders with the Cruises at LA gala | the Daily Mail

[Bella]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Fancy meeting you here: Prince Andrew rubs shoulders with the Cruises at LA gala | the Daily Mail

Thanks for the link, evnovoros! I still prefer P. Andrew over that freaky Tom Cruise (or any Holly-weird celeb) any day!!!

[jcbcode99]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Fancy meeting you here: Prince Andrew rubs shoulders with the Cruises at LA gala | the Daily Mail

I didn't realize Tom and Katie were a "Power" couple! That's stretching the truth, huh?

So, was this big celebrity party part of Andrew's visit as an official trade ambassador or whatever he is?

[briskprimn]

Originally Posted by jcbcode99

So, was this big celebrity party part of Andrew's visit as an official trade ambassador or whatever he is?

"whatever" sounds making lots of sense!

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by AuroraB

Iceflower,
Thank you for all the wonderful pictures you have posted in the BRF forum. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

You are all so welcome, it's always a great pleasure for me

Here are some pics from yesterday:
Prince Andrew attending a business reception in Phoenix, Arizona,
America - 12 Feb 2008

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[Bella]

Originally Posted by iceflower

You are all so welcome, it's always a great pleasure for me

Here are some pics from yesterday:
Prince Andrew attending a business reception in Phoenix, Arizona,
America - 12 Feb 2008

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Excellent, Ice! As always. I like the 1st one best. He is doing alot of traveling. Which is more a hassle than fun, so I doubt this is a pleasure trip. Strictly business from what I can see. And so far no photos of him on the golf course!

[Russophile]

Originally Posted by jcbcode99

I didn't realize Tom and Katie were a "Power" couple! That's stretching the truth, huh?

Indeed! That would have gone to Mrs. (Malpathor) Cruise the 2nd!

Now why is Oregon not on the trip?? It's not like we don't have Intel and Nike and a lot of GREEN industry up here!!

[pinkie40]

Prince Andrew had time today to drop by CNN studios to explain his remarks....
British royal defends comments on colonialism - CNN.com