State Visit from the President of Singapore: October 21-24, 2014


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Marty91charmed said:
Yep I don't know what I was thinking:lol:
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Well, there are times members of the royal family greeted the Head of State's at the airport though. Charles & Diana used to do it all the time.
 
State visit of the President of Singapore: 21-23 October 2014

Singapore to the UK is a pretty long haul. They are going to need to rest up a bit before the action starts. It's not like someone from Europe popping over the channel.


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Marty91charmed said:
Yep I don't know what I was thinking:lol:
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William and Catherine are due to meet the President at the Royal Garden Hotel and escort them to Horse Guards for the formal mtg. Carriage procession to BP and lunch, exchange of gifts etc.
 
Dman said:
Singapore State Visit programme:
http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsa...rammes/2014/SingaporeStateVisitprogramme.aspx
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WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
In the morning, The President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam, accompanied by The Duke of York, will visit the Royal Society.

In the evening, The President and Mrs Tan will attend a Banquet at Guildhall given by The Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation, in the presence of The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
 
Skippyboo said:
Singapore to the UK is a pretty long haul. They are going to need to rest up a bit before the action starts. It's not like someone from Europe popping over the channel.


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It is not so much the length of the flight (have done it many, many times and will do it again next year) but the time it gets it e.g. at least one BA flight gets in at 5.30 a.m. (that mine next year) and Singapore much the same.

They will be in first class so able to sleep through the night (unlike those of us who travel cattle class who get to sit up all night).

It is more normal these days for the incoming visit to arrive the day before and have the official tour start the next day.
 
Iluvbertie said:
It is not so much the length of the flight (have done it many, many times and will do it again next year) but the time it gets it e.g. at least one BA flight gets in at 5.30 a.m. (that mine next year) and Singapore much the same.

They will be in first class so able to sleep through the night (unlike those of us who travel cattle class who get to sit up all night).

It is more normal these days for the incoming visit to arrive the day before and have the official tour start the next day.
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I suspect the President of Singapore might have his own plane.
 
It's great that various royals are taking part in the visit.
I hope Catherine is feeling better tomorrow, it would be great to see her. Her part in the visit is quite short, so I hope she makes it.
 
Richard Palmer @RoyalReporter · 4h 4 hours ago
The Duchess of Cambridge will take part in the State visit by Singapore's president tomorrow, Kensington Palace says.
 
Just as well the President of Singapore is arriving the day before as the weather looks set to be horrible tomorrow with much wind and rain - so "they" say!
Anyway, it's always exciting to have a state visit and I am looking forward to all the events.

i am much relieved that Catherine is now well enough to take part! Can't wait to see her!
 
Jacknch said:
Just as well the President of Singapore is arriving the day before as the weather looks set to be horrible tomorrow with much wind and rain - so "they" say!
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BBC Weather - London

The weather forecast for the morning is not too bad, so they may manage to avoid the rain when the official welcome at Horse Guards is taking place.
 
muriel said:
BBC Weather - London

The weather forecast for the morning is not too bad, so they may manage to avoid the rain when the official welcome at Horse Guards is taking place.
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Thanks Muriel - of that's a relief to know. My partner normally informs me of the weather report as I just look towards the prevailing wind and hope for the best!
 
I was wondering why William and Kate were chosen to greet the President of Singapore.

Wasn't it Prince Charles and Camilla that greeted the Irish President?

Were Charles and Camilla the original choice but Charles withdrew due to illness or conflict of schedule?
 
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Maybe because they were the last royals to visit Singapore during the royal tour in 2012 and are returning the hospitality shown to them while there.


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I know William and Kate aren't attending the State banquet, but have they announced the royals that will be attending? Will Charles and Camilla be there?
 
soapstar said:
I know William and Kate aren't attending the State banquet, but have they announced the royals that will be attending? Will Charles and Camilla be there?
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I'm guessing Charles & Camilla will be attending the banquet. The palace don't release a list of attendees.
 
Thanks! I wasn't sure if they usually released the names.
 
soapstar said:
Thanks! I wasn't sure if they usually released the names.
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We only know who have attended the following day based on the Court Circular or sometimes of course via the Live Broadcast and the photos released may show the Royals at the back.
 
If the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attending part of the visit, why aren't they attending the banquet? Is it that the Queen prefers the older generation?



What time is the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge meeting with the President?
 
Thanks, HMQueenElizabeth.

Kate has an evening engagement, so that's why she's not attending the banquet. She's presenting awards at the Wildlife Photographer of The Year ceremony.
 
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Just read on Twitter that after arriving at BP, William will be attending the Luncheon after the traditional gift giving between Heads of State, but Kate will not. Guess between the real possibility of certain smells triggering a bout of....cookie tossing**....and the Engagement tonight, it was decided the best thing would be for Kate to not attend and also get a bit of a break in between events.

***Only thing I could think of that wasn't too graphic. Sorry if I wasn't entirely successful.


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Carolyn Durand @CarolynDurand · 2h 2 hours ago
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will ride in the Scottish State Coach. The Queen takes the Diamond Jubilee Coach with Sinapore President

Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail · 2h 2 hours ago
The Duke of Cambridge-but not pregnant Kate -will remain at the Palace to join the private lunch which The Queen will host for the President

Rebecca English @RE_DailyMail · 2h 2 hours ago
Prince William will then view the Royal Collection display afterwards in the Picture Gallery along with his grandparents.
 
Duchess Kate Blog @HRHDuchesskate · 41s 41 seconds ago
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived. Kate is in grey (with thanks to @RegalEyes)

Simon Perry @SPerryPeoplemag · 2m 2 minutes ago
Princess Kate is back! Smiling to well wishers, she has just arrived with William for meeting the President of Singapore in London.
 
Live Coverage:
Watch Sky News International live at Livestation.com

Video: smiling Princess Kate arrives at London hotel with William to greet President of Singapore in behalf of the Queen #royal #WilliamandKate
http://instagram.com/p/uaWlyWRFS7/

Mark Stewart @RegalEyes · 2m 2 minutes ago
Duchess of Cambridge looking extremely radiant & happy as she escorted President Tan's wife from Royal Garden Hotel.

Richard Palmer @RoyalReporter · 43s 44 seconds ago
Kate looked well, not too gaunt, despite suffering HG, acute morning sickness, for weeks now. She had quite a bit of make-up on, as usual.
 
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How wonderful to see Catherine again ~ she looks fantastic !:)
 
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