Duke Of York To Visit Thailand And Take Audience With HM The King

[Jai Dee]

Duke of York to visit Thailand and take audience with HM the King

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a memo to publicize the itinerary of Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward, the Duke of York, who is scheduled to visit Thailand from the 31st of August until the 5th of September. Prince Andrew's visit will be as a special representative of trade and investment between Thailand and the United Kingdom.

For the occassion, His Majesty the King has granted the Duke of York audience with him and has given him Royal Visitor status. Prince Andrew will also take audience with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the 4th of September.

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House.

Thailand and the United Kingomd have a long history of strong relations and Prince Andrew's visit is considered an affirmation of continued good will.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 August 2008

[Boater]

Wonder if Mr Taksin will be a topic of conversation

[lazeeboy]

that should hurry up the situation going on at the moment

[dotcom]

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House.

If he's still the Prime Minister.

[ratcatcher]

Duke of York to visit Thailand and take audience with HM the King

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a memo to publicize the itinerary of Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward, the Duke of York, who is scheduled to visit Thailand from the 31st of August until the 5th of September. Prince Andrew's visit will be as a special representative of trade and investment between Thailand and the United Kingdom.

For the occassion, His Majesty the King has granted the Duke of York audience with him and has given him Royal Visitor status. Prince Andrew will also take audience with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the 4th of September.

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House.

Thailand and the United Kingomd have a long history of strong relations and Prince Andrew's visit is considered an affirmation of continued good will.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 August 2008

Not sure how much one can comment on this topic, but it would be nice if H.R.H. Prince Charles was to be here to meet H.R.H. Princess Sirindorn as they are both keen environmentalists. Anyway should be an interesting time given all that's happening at the moment in Bangkok.

[Pierrot]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

[Cromarty]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

the visit was negotiated in June (he's coming to my place of work)

[ukrules]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

Prince Andrew has been doing this for quite a while now. Kind of like a business ambassador for the UK. Using his royal status can really get things moving for British companies looking for contracts abroad.

[Tafia]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

Not announced but arranged much earlier (Normal Practice)

He has held that post since leaving the Royal Navy.

Prince Andrew has been doing this for quite a while now. Kind of like a business ambassador for the UK. Using his royal status can really get things moving for British companies looking for contracts abroad. Edited August 29, 2008 by Tafia

[gennisis]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

After leaving the Navy they gave him the job as a 'special salesman' for british industry.

He travels quite a bit and usualy meets up with the local girls.....probably will feel at home in Silom?

[samtam]

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

The Duke of York is a member of the British (not English) Royal Family, (the second son and third child of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II).

Currently the Duke of York works for the Department of Trade and Industry as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. He took over from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in this role. The role involves the Duke representing the UK at various trade fairs and conferences all over the world.

Also, HM The King "grants audiences", so Prince Andrew is received "in audience" by the King, he doesn't "take an audience".

[Brigante7]

It has just been announced this morning ?

I'm not a specialist in Royal affairs but I believe this kind of meeting are prepared a little more in advance.

Further more since when a member of the English royal family acts as "special representative of trade and investment" ?

Could someone more knowlegeable in English politic cares to comment ?

If only he belonged to the English royal family then it would mean that they had nothing to do with us but as he represents the UK royal family I guess we're stuck with them until we off load England.

Edited August 29, 2008 by Brigante7

[roamer]

"Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House. "

Any votes on a change of venue ??

[geriatrickid]

Not sure how much one can comment on this topic, but it would be nice if H.R.H. Prince Charles was to be here to meet H.R.H. Princess Sirindorn as they are both keen environmentalists. Anyway should be an interesting time given all that's happening at the moment in Bangkok.

Charlie, an enviromentalist? Poor boy doesn't seem to know much about of the subjects he chooses to prattle on about. Wise move in sending Andrew. He won't speak out of turn and won't embarass the UK taxpayers paying for his luxury trip.

[johnh101]

After leaving the Navy they gave him the job as a 'special salesman' for british industry.

He travels quite a bit and usualy meets up with the local girls.....probably will feel at home in Silom?

From what I have heard he may feel more comfortable in Patpong 3,,,

[goonerthegooner]

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Astral

[PhilHarries]

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House.

I've heard that it's not going to be a black tie affair, riot gear will be provided but he'll have to supply his own cs gas.

[nickynomates]

Reminds me of school rhyme.

The Grand old duke of York he had 10,000 men he marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down again, and when they were up they were up they were up and when they were down they were down and when they were only half way up they were nether up or down.

Classic english children's education.

But in all seriousness the Duke of york has classic English dental care.

Well takes my mind away from the protesting today.

[PoorSucker]

"Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will mark the Duke of York's visit with a luncheon at the Government House. "

Any votes on a change of venue ??

Hope they don't serve fried duck.

[LAZYTERRY]

Well, you don't remove posts when the British royal family are insulted,only when the Thai royal family are insulted. Maybe Thai visa can tell us why that is??????????????????????????????????????????????????

[taxexile]

Maybe Thai visa can tell us why that is

good question , lets hope the mods will answer it.

[PoorSucker]

Well, you don't remove posts when the British royal family are insulted,only when the Thai royal family are insulted. Maybe Thai visa can tell us why that is??????????????????????????????????????????????????

Because it's against the law to insult the Thai royal family

Under the Thai Criminal Code it is illegal to insult both the Thai Royal family

and the Royal Families of other nations.

Astral

[Ianatlarge]

I look forward to the day when Aust is a Republic—jic anyone was wondering what I thought on this subject.

[Spee]

Well, you don't remove posts when the British royal family are insulted,

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Astral

[marquess]

I look forward to the day when Aust is a Republic—jic anyone was wondering what I thought on this subject.

There goes your knighthood then, what do they have in Australia instead, Australia day medals? Which carry virtually not weight outside the country.

[Scott]

I have never understood why the Brits complain about their royal family. I am not British, but I find them pretty unintrusive and interesting.

At any rate, I hope Andrew has a successful visit.

(PS Charles couldn't come because he's all worried about his carbon footprint!)

[TexasRanger]

I have never understood why the Brits complain about their royal family. I am not British, but I find them pretty unintrusive and interesting.

At any rate, I hope Andrew has a successful visit.

(PS Charles couldn't come because he's all worried about his carbon footprint!)

We don't all complain, HRH Andrew is a war veteran and HM Queen Elizabeth is a fine monarch. They do their duty.

Expecting abuse is imminent..

Edited August 30, 2008 by TexasRanger

[Moonrakers]

I have never understood why the Brits complain about their royal family. I am not British, but I find them pretty unintrusive and interesting.

At any rate, I hope Andrew has a successful visit.

(PS Charles couldn't come because he's all worried about his carbon footprint!)

We don't all complain, HRH Andrew is a war veteran and HM Queen Elizabeth is a fine monarch. They do their duty.

Expecting abuse is imminent..

Phillip is quite an embarassment at times, although Harry seems to have alot of respect.

Edited August 30, 2008 by globalj

[roamer]

The French p**s me off for a lot of reasons but mainly because they stopped the revolution at Calais. Typically French, come up with a brilliant idea and then keep it to themselves.

[cophen]

The French p**s me off for a lot of reasons but mainly because they stopped the revolution at Calais. Typically French, come up with a brilliant idea and then keep it to themselves.

The French Premier Georges Clemenceau once said that 'England is a former colony gone horribly wrong'