The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has arrived in Sri Lanka!🇬🇧🇱🇰
👚 In Colombo, HRH toured a MAS Active Factory, one of South Asia’s largest apparel tech companies, to hear about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.
🍼Next, at Save The Children’s Sri Lanka Head Office, The Princess joined staff in marking 50 years of the charity’s work in Sri Lanka.
HRH became Patron of Save the Children UK in 2017, having served as President since 1970.
🏥 HRH visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital, meeting consultants implementing Save the Children’s Tilli program.
The programme uses games & storytelling to help parents and teachers have discussions with children about trust, consent, bodies, and boundaries.
The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has arrived in Sri Lanka!🇬🇧🇱🇰
👚 In Colombo, HRH toured a MAS Active Factory, one of South Asia’s largest apparel tech companies, to hear about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.
🍼Next, at Save The Children’s Sri Lanka Head Office, The Princess joined staff in marking 50 years of the charity’s work in Sri Lanka.
HRH became Patron of Save the Children UK in 2017, having served as President since 1970.
🏥 HRH visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital, meeting consultants implementing Save the Children’s Tilli program.
The programme uses games & storytelling to help parents and teachers have discussions with children about trust, consent, bodies, and boundaries.
The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has arrived in Sri Lanka!🇬🇧🇱🇰
👚 In Colombo, HRH toured a MAS Active Factory, one of South Asia’s largest apparel tech companies, to hear about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.
🍼Next, at Save The Children’s Sri Lanka Head Office, The Princess joined staff in marking 50 years of the charity’s work in Sri Lanka.
HRH became Patron of Save the Children UK in 2017, having served as President since 1970.
🏥 HRH visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital, meeting consultants implementing Save the Children’s Tilli program.
The programme uses games & storytelling to help parents and teachers have discussions with children about trust, consent, bodies, and boundaries.
The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, has arrived in Sri Lanka!🇬🇧🇱🇰
👚 In Colombo, HRH toured a MAS Active Factory, one of South Asia’s largest apparel tech companies, to hear about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.
🍼Next, at Save The Children’s Sri Lanka Head Office, The Princess joined staff in marking 50 years of the charity’s work in Sri Lanka.
HRH became Patron of Save the Children UK in 2017, having served as President since 1970.
🏥 HRH visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital, meeting consultants implementing Save the Children’s Tilli program.
The programme uses games & storytelling to help parents and teachers have discussions with children about trust, consent, bodies, and boundaries.
A message from His Majesty The King to Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary on the day of their accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark.
🇩🇰 Et budskab fra Hans Majestæt Kong Charles III til Deres Majestæter Kong Frederik X og Dronning Mary på dagen for tronbestigelsen i Kongeriget Danmark.
@detdanskekongehus
A message from His Majesty The King to Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary on the day of their accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Denmark.
🇩🇰 Et budskab fra Hans Majestæt Kong Charles III til Deres Majestæter Kong Frederik X og Dronning Mary på dagen for tronbestigelsen i Kongeriget Danmark.
@detdanskekongehus
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
🇱🇰 On their final day in Colombo, The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence were welcomed to the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple and joined the Chief Priest in taking part in a special pooja blessing.
At the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery, HRH attended a Service of Remembrance and lay a wreath to commemorate all who lost their lives in both World Wars.
At the British Council, The Princess heard about the organisation’s work to build relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH also viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition, which features photographs of the 21 arches or ‘thoranas’ built across Colombo to welcome Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.
This evening, HRH celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relationships between the UK and Sri Lanka at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read more about HRH’s visit to the country.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim Laurence to Kandy and Jaffna today! 🇱🇰
🤝 The Princess joined The Halo Trust, Mines Advisory Group, United Nations Development Programme and International Organisation for Migration at The Halo Trust’s Muhamalai Demining and Resettlement Site. Her Royal Highness met members of the community who have resettled on the land following successful mine clearances.
📚 At Jaffna Public Library, The Princess met members of Sri Lanka’s Tamil and northern communities and hear how the library is a symbol of northern education and culture.
🙏 Earlier, at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Her Royal Highness toured the historic Buddhist Temple and took part in a traditional ceremony with the Acting Chief Custodian.
“I would like to extend my very best wishes to Your Excellency and the people of Sri Lanka as we celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of bilateral relations between our two countries, as marked by the visit of my dear sister, The Princess Royal.”
– His Majesty The King
After arriving in the country earlier today, The Princess Royal delivered a message from The King to the President and First Lady of Sri Lanka this evening.
During Her Royal Highness’s visit to Sri Lanka, The Princess Royal will meet local communities and faith groups in Colombo, Kandy and Jaffna to celebrate the relationship between the two Commonwealth countries.
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read His Majesty’s message in full.
Take a look at more from The Princess Royal’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to read about HRH’s time in the country.
