Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Official Visit to India - April 10-16, 2016


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TLLK said:
^^^Interesting idea to have an opportunity to meet students/workers from the nation that they'll be visiting soon in addition to the usual pre-tour briefings/meetings. Has anyone heard of this happening prior to a visit from a member of the BRF?
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Standard practice for HMQ, Charles and Camilla.
 
It's a common for both the Queen and Prince of Wales to have people from the country they are visiting living in the UK for a reception prior to a visit. I think it's a new take by KP to do it with young people.


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I think this is an indication of how important this tour is.

Some people have criticised the events on the tour but it is the Governments of India and UK that has the main say on this. KP can (and obviously has) made suggestions but Govts decide.
 
cepe said:
I think this is an indication of how important this tour is.

Some people have criticised the events on the tour but it is the Governments of India and UK that has the main say on this. KP can (and obviously has) made suggestions but Govts decide.
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People only see the "oh, these are touristy things, they are fun. Just another holiday!"-part of it. What they don't realize is how much PR it actually is for those locations to have William and Kate show up there. They are there to solidify connections with another country on behalf of the government, and yes, government means much buissness stuff and glitzy stuff because that is where the money is. Yes, local culture (which they will have plenty off) and poor children (which they will visit, as they should) make better photo-ops. But they are not there to play cricket because they adore playing cricket in suits and heels in front of cameras. They are there to shine a light and accknowledge that location, as well as the charities for example. People don't understand the things under the surface.
 
Thank you cepe and Skippyboo for your replies.
 
This tour is more like when they went to Singapore and Malaysia. The big tours of Canada and NZ/Aus. are different in nature because they aren't representing the UK. Instead, they are meeting their future subjects as the future King and Queen.




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cepe said:
I think this is an indication of how important this tour is.

Some people have criticised the events on the tour but it is the Governments of India and UK that has the main say on this. KP can (and obviously has) made suggestions but Govts decide.
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Quite right. People seem to forget 'At the request of Her Majesty's Government' - William and Catherine's 'wants' come last

India wants to show off their country to the world's media and the UK has many large cultural and security ties to India - Aside from China last year, this is about as an important a visit as it gets. I expect the governments to pull out all the stops
 
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The way I understood the press release, the visit was more a case of William and Catherine getting to know India as neither had ever visited the country.
 
Skippyboo said:
[...] Instead, they are meeting their future subjects as the future King and Queen.
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The best thing a new King William (or a King Charles) can do is -like in all continental monarchies- to use the phrase citizens instead of subjects.
 
hernameispekka said:
[...] What they don't realize is how much PR it actually is for those locations to have William and Kate show up there. [...]
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Are you saying that people will running to the travel agency or hurry to the website to book tickets for Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore because the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited projects here or there?
 
Duc_et_Pair said:
Are you saying that people will running to the travel agency or hurry to the website to book tickets for Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore because the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited projects here or there?
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You can always trace back a rise of economic or travel businesses after a royal visit. That´s nothing new and simply a fact.
 
Duc_et_Pair said:
Are you saying that people will running to the travel agency or hurry to the website to book tickets for Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore because the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited projects here or there?
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Not per se. I'm saying that when someone that are already planning to go to India look into travel plans some names might sound more familiar because of their tour. And therefore someone might look into a place they would not have noticed otherwise.
 
Especially Bhutan will be put on the tourism map by the visit of K&W. Not many people know about it these days. A friend of mine is going in October and she's pretty excited. It's difficult to get there (there is a limit on the number of tourist) and it's very expensive.
 
Rudolph said:
Just to show you the British press has a sense of humour. This by a reporter who didn't go the Balkans with Charles and Camilla, didn't go to Nepal with Prince Harry but IS going to India with the Cambridges :lol:

William and Kate now have to work hard for attention - this royal tour is the perfect start - Victoria Murphy - Mirror Online
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Well, it's true that those "work shy and lazy" comments will completely die down when this official royal tour kicks off. The very popular Cambridge's will be on official duty and that's what everyone wants. Also, with The Queen's 90th birthday celebrations coming up; PR wise, things will back on good footing.
 
Rudolph said:
Just to show you the British press has a sense of humour. This by a reporter who didn't go the Balkans with Charles and Camilla, didn't go to Nepal with Prince Harry but IS going to India with the Cambridges :lol:

William and Kate now have to work hard for attention - this royal tour is the perfect start - Victoria Murphy - Mirror Online
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With five years of official appearances under her belt, the novelty of Kate as a new member of the “firm” has worn off.

Her day-to-day appearances are not commanding the attention they once did and glowing coverage has given way to questions about her working timetable and use of taxpayer-funded helicopters.
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perhaps her newness has worn off, but I would definitely argue that she doesn't grab the attention she once did. When she steps out and is photographed, she's always on the front page of tabloids & newspapers. It's such a stupid thing to say and simply not true. Not to mention, there's plenty of negative press about her. That may not be "Glowing coverage" but it is coverage nonetheless.
 
Prince William and Kate will have a packed schedule from day one of their maiden visit to India, which begins in Mumbai on April 10.

The British royals will stay at the Taj Mahal Palace. A source told HT, “They will first make a short appearance at former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar’s Cricket Academy, where they will play cricket with children from NGOs. Sachin Tendulkar will join them there.”

This will be followed by an entrepreneur’s convention in south Mumbai, where they will interact with young entrepreneurs.

Later, the couple will be introduced to some of the biggest names in business and Bollywood at a grand dinner in the Taj’s Crystal Room.

A source said, “Each guest has been invited by the British High Commission. The guest list includes personalities from the worlds of business, sport and film.”
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Read more: Red-carpet welcome awaits Will and Kate in Mumbai | mumbai | Hindustan Times
 
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India's PM Narendra Modi will host a lunch with the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge in Delhi on April 12th, @MEAIndia announced #RoyalVisitIndia
 
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The British High Commission in partnership with the British Asian Trust and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, will host a glittering charity reception and dinner on Sunday 10 April for over 200 of India’s top film, sport and business figures.

As well as providing a warm welcome to Their Royal Highnesses on their first evening in India, the reception will raise money for three organisations doing remarkable work with vulnerable children in Mumbai and across India– Childline India, Magic Bus and Door Step School, India.
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Read more: A Glittering Welcome to India for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge | The British Asian Trust
 
Well the terror level in Mumbai is no higher than London or other European capitals.

The visit hasn't been cancelled
 
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will participate in a cricket match between beneficiaries and representatives of three charity organisations at Oval Maidan here on first day of their tour beginning Sunday.

Prince William and Kate, who will commence their seven-day tour of India and Bhutan on April 10 in Mumbai, will head to Oval Maidan to watch and take part in a cricket match between beneficiaries and representatives of three charities based in Mumbai, namely Magic Bus, Doorstep, and Indias Childline
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Read more: The Statesman: Prince William, Kate to participate in cricket match in Mumbai
 
Rudolph said:
Well the terror level in Mumbai is no higher than London or other European capitals.

The visit hasn't been cancelled
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The likelihood is, however, greater. But the BRF rarely cancel tours and British security (of the highest level) are already out there

Some people asked why events were all dual and this is the reason. Safer to focus security in one place.

And for those who think tours are easy and a holiday, thy couldn't be more wrong.
 
For people not familiar with the Commonwealth, a High Commissioner is a diplomat. Like an ambassador. When William and Catherine do something on behalf of the High Commission, they're doing it for the government.

Britain’s royal couple Prince William and his wife Kate’s India visit that starts from Mumbai on Sunday could be ‘full of surprises’, according to officials from the British high commission. The week-long tour which includes a two-day stay in the city would comprise multiple events where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would meet people from different walks, officials added.
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Read more: Royal couple in Mumbai tomorrow: Visit could be ‘full of surprises’ | india | Hindustan Times
 
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Visit to India - April 10-16, 2016

The High Commissioner is the ambassador in job duties and rank. There isn't an ambassador to India from the UK that is above the High Commissioner. He/She is the highest British Diplomat in the country.

Here's the High Commissioner for India. He will probably will be seen with the Cambridges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/people/dominic-asquith


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What is the estimated UK time that William and Kate are due to arrive/begin the tour
 
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