BANGKOK, Thailand – Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, is scheduled to visit Bangkok in July. She will be accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, for their fourth visit to the country. The itinerary includes audiences with the Thai King and an anticipated meeting with the Prime Minister, alongside a school engagement.
Royales Paar kommt für zwei Tage nach Bangkok
The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence will be in Asia from July 13 to 17, with Seoul preceding their stop in Thailand. Their stay in Bangkok is set for July 16 and 17. British Ambassador Mark Gooding views this visit as a significant demonstration of the strong bond between the two nations.
Treffen mit Premierminister Anutin und Audienz beim König
A key focus of the trip will be a meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul. Audiences with the Thai King and Queen are also planned.
Princess Anne will also pay her respects to the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. This gesture highlights the deep connection between the royal families of both countries.
Schulbesuch mit Save the Children Thailand
Another important engagement for the Princess will be a visit to a school supported by Save the Children Thailand. There, she will learn about the work of the aid organization.
Additionally, scheduled meetings include discussions with Thai female scientists. Princess Anne will also participate in a regional conference on health security.
Kulturelle Brücken zwischen Großbritannien und Thailand
Several events are designed to spotlight the cultural collaboration between Great Britain and Thailand. The Princess Royal has long championed international understanding.
Princess Anne previously visited Thailand in 1972, 1979, and 1987. This current trip aims to deepen the partnership across numerous sectors.
Eine Prinzessin mit über 20.000 offiziellen Terminen
Princess Anne is the second child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Since 1968, she has undertaken more than 20,000 official engagements.
As the sister of King Charles III, she serves as a patron or honorary president for approximately 300 organizations. Her primary interests include sports, science, disability, and health issues in developing nations.
Botschafter sieht königliche Brückenbauer am Werk
Mark Gooding emphasized that the Princess Royal’s fourth visit to Thailand reflects the enduring warmth between the two countries. He stated that the royal families play a crucial role in strengthening the British-Thai partnership. With her demanding schedule in Bangkok, the tireless Princess continues this tradition. Her last visit to Thailand concluded 39 years ago, in 1987.