State Visit from the President of China: October 20-23, 2015

[Duc_et_Pair]

[...]
Camilla on the other hand lacks both formal education and that kind of experience of training. In fact, it is surprising that a future princess consort of the United Kingdom, in this day and age, doesn't even hold a school leaving certificate that would make her eligible to apply to a university. To be fair though, Diana was similarly unqualified.

For her current and future role Camilla has the very best education. She has been given an education which was typical for ladies of better milieus. The Institut Mon Fertile in Switzerland, a boarding school and a so-called "finishing school", learned her etiquette, diplomacy, protocol, languages, art history, music and ballet. After this Camilla studied French language and French literature in Paris, France. With that, she was more than ready "to marry well". There is hardly a better education befitting a role as "the lady of the House", which is Camilla's main role now.

 

[Dman]

Kate Middleton's State date with William to charm China-
Kate Middleton's State date with William to charm China by SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE | Daily Mail Online

 

[Mbruno]

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall will probably meet with the President and his wife at Clarence House then escort them to meet the Queen.

William will probably not have another meeting with the President.

It is possible that William and Catherine may meet the President & first lady of China if they join Charles and Camilla at Clarence House but very doubtful William will have a one on one with the President of China.

Princess Anne would probably be there.

Here's a video of the Queen giving a behind the scene look at a State Visit.

Take a note of how Anne is treated. She is the one who accompanies QEQM.
Note that Edward enters after Anne and after Margaret but before the Duchess of Kent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u931xcXliWE

That particular clip reflects very badly IMHO on the BRF as they come across as terribly snobbish and elitist, especially when HM and Princess Anne seem amused with President Walesa who, as a former shipyard eletrician from Gdansk with little formal education, obviously was not expected to speak English and was understandably overwhelmed by Windsor Castle.

 

[Rudolph]

Britain’s ‘secret weapons’ - Article a few months old but highlights the importance of the upcoming state visit

A leading British commentator said relations between China and the UK look promising following Prince William's historic visit to China.

During his three-day visit, Prince William was warmly welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He also presented the Chinese president with an official invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to visit the UK later this year.

He then went to Shanghai to open "The GREAT Festival," which promoted British innovation, and headed to an elephant sanctuary in the southwestern province of Yunnan, to call attention to the illegal wildlife trade.

"It shows the importance the British government places on the relationship between China and the UK," Jobson said, adding that the visit is very significant, because the queen was the last senior royal family member to visit China in 1986.

"Prince William, second heir to the throne, is now preparing for his role as the future King," Jobson said. Looking forward, the relationship between China and the UK is hugely important in terms of trade, diplomacy and cultural exchanges. So a visit to China was very important, he added.

The British royal family has been on a charm offensive toward China. Right before the visit, Prince William sent greetings in Mandarin for the Chinese New Year on Chinese television, and Prince Charles and Camilla visited London's Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Read more: Britain’s ‘secret weapons’ - Global Times

Gordon Rayner ‏@gordonrayner
Official: Prince Charles will not attend next week's State banquet hosted by the Queen for Chinese president

Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take part in the Chinese president's state visit next week.

Victoria Murphy ‏@QueenVicMirror
Prince William and Kate will join the Chinese President and his wife at a creative industry event at Lancaster House next Wed 21


Complete itinerary
https://www.facebook.com/majestymagazine/posts/1077634645602538

 

[cepe]

DETAIL of STATE VISIT

STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

20th to 23rd October 2015

The President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, will pay a state visit to the United Kingdom as the guests of the Queen from 20th to 23rd October 2015. The President and Madame Peng will stay at Buckingham Palace during the visit.

The last state visit from China was by President Hu Jintao in 2005. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh paid a state visit to China in 1986. The Duke of Cambridge paid an official visit to China in March 2015, on behalf of Her Majesty's Government.

MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER
The President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng Liyuan will arrive privately in the United Kingdom on the evening of Monday 19th October, at Heathrow Airport. They will be greeted on behalf of the Queen by The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.

TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will greet President Xi and Madame Peng on behalf of the Queen, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Tuesday morning. Their Royal Highnesses will then travel with the President and Madame Peng to Horse Guards Parade, where the President will receive a ceremonial welcome.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will formally welcome the President and Madame Peng at the Royal Pavilion on Horse Guards Parade. Presentations will be made, the guard of honour will give a royal salute and the Chinese National Anthem will be played. The President, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, will inspect the guard of honour. Afterwards, the President and Madame Peng will join the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh for a state carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace.

Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by the Queen, Her Majesty will invite the President and Madame Peng to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to China.

In the afternoon the President and Madame Peng will visit the Palace of Westminster, where they will be welcomed by the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker. The President will deliver an address in the Royal Gallery to Members of the Houses of Parliament and other guests.

Afterwards, President Xi and Madame Peng will meet with the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House. The President and Madame Peng will be invited to view a display by The Prince's School for Traditional Arts and meet students, and thereafter they will join Their Royal Highnesses for tea.

Later, the Duke of Cambridge will call on the President at Buckingham Palace. Following this, President Xi will receive an official call at Buckingham Palace by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jeremy Corbyn, MP.

In the evening the Queen will give a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for the President. Her Majesty and the President will both make speeches at the start of the banquet.

WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
In the morning the President will visit Imperial College London, the UK's number one research collaborator with China. His Excellency will be joined by the Duke of York and the Rt Hon George Osborne, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Later in the morning the President and Madame Peng will join the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a creative industry event at Lancaster House. The event will celebrate cultural collaboration, existing and future, between the UK and China.

Afterwards, President Xi will meet with the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, at No.10 Downing Street for a bilateral meeting.

In the afternoon, the President, accompanied by the Prime Minister, will visit the UK-China Business Summit at Mansion House. The summit will focus on investment, infrastructure and innovation, and will build on the two countries’ cooperation in bilateral trade and two way investment.

Later in the afternoon, the President will visit Huawei Technologies. The President will receive presentations looking at Huawei's 14 years in the UK, its innovation work with UK partners and the latest technology trends.

In the evening, the President and Madame Peng, joined by the Duke of York, will attend a Banquet at Guildhall given by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor and the President will both make speeches at the end of the banquet.

THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER
The President and Madame Peng will formally bid farewell to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace in the morning.

Thereafter, the President, joined by the Duke of York, will visit Inmarsat, a leading provider of global satellite communication services.

Afterwards, the President and the Duke of York will join a Confucius Institute conference hosted by UCL Institute of Education at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

In the evening, the President and Madame Peng will join the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, and Mrs Cameron, at Chequers for talks and dinner together.

Later, the President and Madame Peng will fly up to Manchester ahead of the final day of the state visit.

FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER
In the morning, the President, joined by the Rt Hon George Osborne, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will visit the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester. The university leads the world in graphene research and is one of the most important centres for commercialising the one-atom-thick material.

Later in the morning, the President, joined by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, will visit the City Football Group.

Afterwards, the President and Madame Peng will be joined by the Prime Minister for lunch at Manchester Town Hall hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester. Invited guests will include civic and business representatives.

In the afternoon, the President and Madame Peng, accompanied by the Prime Minister, will attend an event at Manchester Airport.

At the conclusion of the state visit, the Lord Chamberlain will bid farewell to President Xi and Madame Peng on behalf of the Queen. Their Excellencies will depart from Manchester Airport.
STATE VISIT ENDS

 

[Mbruno]

Gordon Rayner ‏@gordonrayner
Official: Prince Charles will not attend next week's State banquet hosted by the Queen for Chinese president

Richard Palmer ‏@RoyalReporter
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take part in the Chinese president's state visit next week.

Victoria Murphy ‏@QueenVicMirror
Prince William and Kate will join the Chinese President and his wife at a creative industry event at Lancaster House next Wed 21


Complete itinerary
https://www.facebook.com/majestymagazine/posts/1077634645602538

So William is going to have a solo event with the Chinese president after all. I am also surprised to see how involved the Duke of York will be in the official program.

 

[Dman]

It's good to see something different during this State Visit. The Duke of York will attend the banquet at Guildhall with the President and his wife. It's usually the Gloucester's who attends.

 

[GömdNatt]

STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

20th to 23rd October 2015

The President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, will pay a state visit to the United Kingdom as the guests of the Queen from 20th to 23rd October 2015. The President and Madame Peng will stay at Buckingham Palace during the visit.

The last state visit from China was by President Hu Jintao in 2005. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh paid a state visit to China in 1986. The Duke of Cambridge paid an official visit to China in March 2015, on behalf of Her Majesty's Government.
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Glad to get official news so speculations can stop. This looks like it will be a very interesting state visit for us royal watchers.

 

[wyevale]

I'm glad that the next King, and his wife haven't been 'airbrushed' out of this visit, but will play a prominent role in it. The Prince's views give voice to MANY in this country, who take a dim view of the Chinese treatment of the Dalai Lama and his compatriots, so it is good to see him included.

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

Great news that William and Kate will take part in the state visit, but we must remember that there are no confirmation on them attending the state banquet (not routinely announced), but I think it's very likely that they will be there.

 

[Mbruno]

I'm glad that the next King, and his wife haven't been 'airbrushed' out of this visit, but will play a prominent role in it. The Prince's views give voice to MANY in this country, who take a dim view of the Chinese treatment of the Dalai Lama and his compatriots, so it is good to see him included.

President Xi will have a private meeting with the PoW at Clarence House plus the official reception on day one, but that's pretty much it. Andrew, who is a much more junior royal, will have 3 separate events with the president, although none of them are private meetings.

I feel the Palace and the government have tried to find a way of sidelining Charles without making it look like he is being airbrushed out of the visit.

 

[Rudolph]

The Prince of Wales will miss next week's State banquet in honour of the Chinese president in an apparent snub to the country's Communist leaders.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that while the Prince will meet President Xi Jinping several times during the course of the State visit, he will be absent from the centrepiece white tie event at Buckingham Palace hosted by the Queen.

The Prince has had a troubled relationship with China for decades, partly because of his support for the disputed territory of Tibet, whose spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama, he counts as a personal friend.

Read more: Prince Charles to stay away from State banquet with Chinese president at Buckingham Palace - Telegraph

 

[ROYAL NORWAY]

President Xi will have a private meeting with the PoW at Clarence House plus the official reception on day one, but that's pretty much it. Andrew, who is a much more junior royal, will have 3 separate events with the president, although none of them are private meetings.

I feel the Palace and the government have tried to find a way of sidelining Charles without making it look like he is being airbrushed out of the visit.

Andrew (which I don't have much respect for) is a senior royal, he's the Queen's son. And as you say, there are no private meetings between him and Xi Jinping (or as I say ''the brutal dictator of China.'')

And I don't think Charles are sidelined at all, and if he had wanted to be present at more events during this visit, then he'd been there.

And to those of you who think that he should have attended the state banquet, then I can reassure you and say that Charles will do what is expected of him when he becomes King. Now he has a freer role, and I completely agree with him.

 

[Iluvbertie]

Andrew usually does some of the accompanying on State Visits - particularly to areas of his own interests - which these seems to be.


That he is going to the Guildhall event is the one he doesn't normally do as that is usually done by a minor royal such as the Duke of Gloucester - showing how important this visit is to the British government that they are rolling out one of the Queen's sons for this event.


He will also probably attend the State Banquet although the royals who attend that aren't announced in advance.

 

[Mbruno]

What surprised me is that Andrew will accompany the president in a industrial visit (to Inmarsat) and another bilateral cultural event. Does the Duke of York have any previous relationship with China that justifies such a prominent role for Andrew ?

 

[Skippyboo]

I just did a quick Google search. Andrew was in Shanghai in 2011 for UK-China business expo. He hosted a UK-China business event at BP in June 2014. He has experience with business leaders especially internationally from his former trade position.


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[Marty91charmed]

Is the palace going to release a more detailed programme?

 

[cepe]

What surprised me is that Andrew will accompany the president in a industrial visit (to Inmarsat) and another bilateral cultural event. Does the Duke of York have any previous relationship with China that justifies such a prominent role for Andrew ?

Don't know if this covers your question but it isn't about a relationship with China, its about understanding the technology and industrial sector, which Andrew does.

Yesterday (13th October) Andrew had a meeting with the Ambassador from CHina - from the CC

Buckingham Palace
13th October, 2015
The Duke of York this morning received the Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming).

Is the palace going to release a more detailed programme?

look at my post #96 on this thread

 

[AdmirerUS]

JMO. But I think this multiple royal contact strategy for the visit has legs.
Each royal has their own area of expertise and agenda (think of it as a wish list rather than as intruding on policy, if you must).
Each royal will have a different kind of trust with/for the PM/their entourage in general and on certain areas of expertise.
Each royal gets to gather info on/from positions, hints, statements, comments, etc.
Then they can compare notes. And either through the Queen or otherwise with foreign affairs officials, they share what they learned.
It's not directing policy - but it is a great way to gather info.

 

[cepe]

there is more to be gained in understanding between Charles and the President of China in a small private meeting than seating 4-6 seats away in a room with 150 people in it.

This is a great approach.

 

[Queen Camilla]

President Xi will have a private meeting with the PoW at Clarence House plus the official reception on day one, but that's pretty much it. Andrew, who is a much more junior royal, will have 3 separate events with the president, although none of them are private meetings.

I feel the Palace and the government have tried to find a way of sidelining Charles without making it look like he is being airbrushed out of the visit.

Do not see how Charles is being sidelined.

Charles is doing exactly what he always does.
1.) Charles is the first member of the RF to greet the Head of State.
2.) He will accompany the Head of State to the Horse Guards Parade.
3.) Charles & Camilla will meet privately at Clarence House with the Chinese President and his wife.
4.) The President and Madame Peng will join Charles and Camilla at The Prince's School for Traditional Arts.
5.) The President of China & Madame Peng will join Prince Charles and Camilla for tea.

The Queen will give a luncheon and a banquet for the President of China.

Regardless of the rumors we will have to see if Charles & Camilla attend either.

So far the rumors have been wrong...No sidelining Charles, no Charles refusing to meet with the Chinese President.

 

[Dman]

I think everyone knew Charles was going to meet with the Chinese President regardless that he won't attend the State Banquet.

 

[Rudolph]

What is all this 'sidelining' Charles stuff? It was Charles who didn't attend the State Banquet in 2005. No one sidelined him. He refused to attend over Tibet.

His choice and the Telegraph is reporting CH confirmed he won't attend this banquet either.

Again his choice I guess but its not sidelining him if he refuses to meet a leader or attend a banquet

 

[Dman]

Yes, this is all Charles's personal decisions.

 

[Iluvbertie]

Is it?


Please provide some evidence that says that Charles has decided not to attend.


For all we know it could easily be the fact that William went to China earlier this year and therefore it is seen best for him to be the 2nd person at the banquet due to his more recent visit or it could be that the Chinese asked that Charles not attend the banquet or the PM or British government or The Queen.


That Charles appears not to be attending is all we know - why is pure speculation.

 

[Dman]

Is it?


Please provide some evidence that says that Charles has decided not to attend.


For all we know it could easily be the fact that William went to China earlier this year and therefore it is seen best for him to be the 2nd person at the banquet due to his more recent visit or it could be that the Chinese asked that Charles not attend the banquet or the PM or British government or The Queen.


That Charles appears not to be attending is all we know - why is pure speculation.

Well, if I'm not mistaken, wasn't Charles who decided not to attend a previous Chinese State Banquet? It comes to no surprise that he's not attending this State Banquet, because he did this before.

 

[Queen Camilla]

I say let's wait and see.
(There is already egg on some people's faces who insisted that Charles would have no part in the Chinese State Visit.)

Charles may attend the luncheon or the banquet.

Until it happens, I wouldn't be placing any bets.

If Charles attends, I wonder what all the excuses will be...

And if Charles doesn't attend, does that automatically assume Camilla will not attend?

Anne has attended without a spouse, no reason why Camilla cannot.

Let us just wait and see.

 

[hernameispekka]

I say let's wait and see.
(There is already egg on some people's faces who insisted that Charles would have no part in the Chinese State Visit.)

Charles may attend the luncheon or the banquet.

Until it happens, I wouldn't be placing any bets.

If Charles attends, I wonder what all the excuses will be...

And if Charles doesn't attend, does that automatically assume Camilla will not attend?

Anne has attended without a spouse, no reason why Camilla cannot.

Let us just wait and see.

It's a difference though. Anne is a "blood royal" (I hate that term...). Have Tim been there without her?

I wonder (honestly, does anyone know?) has Sophie been at a state banquet without Edward?

 

[Dman]

Tim do attend the State Banquets with Anne. You just don't see him much because the pictures are so scarce. Not sure Sophie has attended without Edward.

If Charles won't attend, Camilla won't attend.

 

[eya]

Interesting visit. And quite active participation of the Dukes of Cambridge and Duke of York. We wait another beautiful week.