Daily Archives: October 27, 2008
A Royal Visit For Peru
The King and Queen of Spain are on a three day state visit to the South American country of Peru.
The meaning of this trip is to strengthen bilateral alliances between the two nations.
Upon arriving in the capital of Lima, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia were greeted by President Alan Garcia and his wife Pilar Nores.
After being welcomed, President Garcia privately met with the King as well as the ministers, vice ministers of foreign affairs and ambassadors from both countries. Once the meeting Read more [...]
Charles & Camilla Arrive In Japan
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in Japan for the start of their 10 day tour of east Asia.
The visit to Japan was timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Amity and Commerce.
"We are here to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between both our countries," Charles said in an interview with the public broadcaster NHK at the British embassy here after his arrival.
He said he was particularly interested Read more [...]
Prince Harry Hopes To Be Helicopter Pilot
Prince Harry hopes to follow in his older brother and uncle's footsteps, and become a helicopter pilot in the British military. If he gets the chance, Harry may be able to serve in the military as he did earlier this year when he was deployed to Afghanistan.
Harry is to attend a four-week "grading" next month to determine whether he is suitable for the Army Air Corps helicopter pilot training course, his Clarence House office said.
If Harry is successful and is accepted for the training, it could Read more [...]
