BBC, CNN To Broadcast Tribute To HM

[george]

BBC, CNN to broadcast tribute to HM

BANGKOK: -- The BBC and CNN will broadcast a tribute to His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej who is the now the world's longest reigning monarch.

Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai Thursday said the tribute would focus on His Majesty and his development projects. Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda, and the United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan will be featured in the programme, which will be aired next Friday morning.

"Annan will deliver a special address on His Majesty," Surakiart said.

Annan is scheduled to present the United Nations Development Programme's inaugural development award to His Majesty at 5pm on Friday.

--The Nation 2006-05-18

[britmaveric]

Well done - hope to see the respect HRH deserves throughout the mass media.