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Prince Charles arrives on nine-day visit
New Delhi, Oct. 28: Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, arrived here today on a nine-day visit to India during which he would meet President A P J Abdul Kalam and Vice President Bhairon Singh Sekhawat and interact with several voluntary organisations.
New Delhi, Oct. 28: Prince Charles, heir to the
British throne, arrived here today on a nine-day visit to
India during which he would meet President A P J Abdul Kalam
and Vice President Bhairon Singh Sekhawat and interact with
several voluntary organisations.
The Prince, who is visiting India after 11 years, flew in
here by a special aircraft and was received at the airport by senior External Affairs Ministry officials and British
diplomats.
On the eve of his visit, he had said it gave him "great
joy" to be returning to the "remarkable" country for which he
has always had a "particular affection". He would also visit
Rajasthan for four days and Mumbai for two days.
"As a great admirer of India's rich history and
architectural treasures, not to mention her religious and
cultural traditions, I am very keen to highlight the
important restoration and conservation work being carried out
to protect this unique heritage," he said adding he was also
keen to see some of the latest developments in India.
After a courtesy call on Kalam and Shekhawat tomorrow, Prince Charles will meet young Indian entrepreneurs and members of the consultative panel on youth entrepreneurship and employment. He is also scheduled to meet leader of the opposition Sonia Gandhi on October 30. Bureau Report
After a courtesy call on Kalam and Shekhawat tomorrow, Prince Charles will meet young Indian entrepreneurs and members of the consultative panel on youth entrepreneurship and employment. He is also scheduled to meet leader of the opposition Sonia Gandhi on October 30. Bureau Report