State visit to the United Kingdom – program | News article

News | 08-10-2018 | 4:00 pm

The state visit reaffirms the excellent relations between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.North Sea neighbours‘, based on shared values ​​of the past, present and future. During the state visit, attention will be given to common social challenges, peace and security – including military cooperation – and the economy and innovation.

Tuesday 23 October

The state visit begins on Tuesday morning with a meeting at the Dutch residence between the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. This is followed by a party Horse guards processionWhere the King and Queen are welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II.

After lunch at Buckingham Palace, the King and Queen view a private exhibition at Buckingham Palace Photo gallerywhich consists of items from the royal collection associated with the Netherlands. They then laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Westminster Abbey. A short tour of the abbey takes them to the tombs of Dutch King William III and his British wife, Queen Maria II.

The King will then address the British Parliament and the royal couple will speak briefly to several parliamentarians. Then they met the Prince of Wales and the Duchess Cornwall For tea Clarence House. Then they talk to the opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn.

The first day of the state visit ends with an official banquet Buckingham Palace.

Before the state visit, the royal couple will meet several Dutch residents in the UK on Tuesday morning. At the Dutch headquarters, they will mainly discuss topics that characterize the currently close relationship between the two countries. For example, the King and Queen speak to Dutch entrepreneurs, academics, Dutch people active in the creative sector, volunteers within Dutch society, and Dutch people who are concerned about the consequences of Brexit.

See photos from day one.

Wednesday 24 October

The second day of the state visit begins with attention to economic cooperation and the leading position of both countries in the field of innovation. After breakfast in Lord Mayor Follower City of LondonMr Charles BowmanThe King and Queen will review some examples of commercial solutions offered by Dutch and British companies and knowledge institutions to social challenges. Artificial intelligence, sustainable production, modern mobility and the challenges of an aging population are key. Minister Blok and UK Secretary of State for Investments at the Department for International Trade, Graham Stewart, will speak. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will also attend the breakfast and bilateral meeting on innovation.

Subsequently, attention was paid to close cooperation between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in the field of peace and security. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the Dutch-British military contingent in the United Kingdom/Netherlands Amphibious force Both Marines will perform jointly on the River Thames. The royal couple then spoke, along with the Duke of Kent and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, on board the Dutch patrol ship Zr.Ms. Zealand with veterans and soldiers about the details of cooperation.

When visiting the Brixton area of ​​south London, the focus is on shared social challenges such as integration, safety and coexistence between diverse groups of people in the neighbourhood. Pop Brixton supports local employment, training and entrepreneurship by providing space for start-ups and social enterprises. All companies invest at least one hour per week to support local activities with their knowledge and skills. Working with schools, charities and community organizations creates broad engagement within the local community. The royal couple visits Brixton with the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Theresa May will receive the King and Queen for lunch at her official residence 10 Downing Street. The official visit ends with the farewell of Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace.

See the photos from the second day.

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