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Today, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Day 1: Colombo

🌺 At a Welcome Ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by dignitaries including the British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Ali Sabry.

🧵 The Princess’s first visited the MAS Active Factory, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia to be identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) as an important Sri Lankan partner.

👚 As President of the UKFT, Her Royal Highness had an opportunity to meet staff and tour the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.

🎂 Next, Her Royal Highness visited Save The Children Sri Lanka’s Head Office in Colombo. This year marks 50 years of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

💗 The Princess had an opportunity to hear about some of the programmes the charity has provided, which have contributed to humanitarian and development needs across the country, including in education, health and nutrition and vocational skills development.

👧 As Patron of Save The Children UK, Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

🏥 Following this, The Princess Royal visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children to see Save The Children’s Social Emotional Learning Tool Kit Programme, Tilli, in action.

📚 Her Royal Highness met hospital staff who are implanting the Tilli programme which is a play-based, Social-Emotional Learning tool kit that incorporates evidence-based interventions such as games and story-telling to assist parents and teachers in facilitating meaningful child-friendly discussions with children on topics such as trust, consent, bodies and boundaries.

🇱🇰 The Princess Royal previously visited Sri Lanka in March 1995 with Save The Children to learn more about their projects in the country.

Video from Royal Family Instagram story | Posted 10th January 2024

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The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Day 1: Colombo

At a Welcome Ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by dignitaries including the British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Ali Sabry.

The Princess’s first visited the MAS Active Factory, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia to be identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) as an important Sri Lankan partner.

As President of the UKFT, Her Royal Highness had an opportunity to meet staff and tour the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.

Next, Her Royal Highness visited Save The Children Sri Lanka’s Head Office in Colombo. This year marks 50 years of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

The Princess had an opportunity to hear about some of the programmes the charity has provided, which have contributed to humanitarian and development needs across the country, including in education, health and nutrition and vocational skills development.

As Patron of Save The Children UK, Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

Following this, The Princess Royal visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children to see Save The Children’s Social Emotional Learning Tool Kit Programme, Tilli, in action.

Her Royal Highness met hospital staff who are implanting the Tilli programme which is a play-based, Social-Emotional Learning tool kit that incorporates evidence-based interventions such as games and story-telling to assist parents and teachers in facilitating meaningful child-friendly discussions with children on topics such as trust, consent, bodies and boundaries.

The Princess Royal previously visited Sri Lanka in March 1995 with Save The Children to learn more about their projects in the country.

The Princess Royal delivered a message from The King to the President and First Lady of Sri Lanka this evening.

© Royal UK

[weerentheworld]

One of the planned highlights I have for this trip is high tea!

I was hoping for a somewhat social experience so this is one of the few tours I book on this trip.

Annoyingly it doesn’t go great.

The time I booked didn’t have anyone else signed up, so the company offered to move me to an earlier or later time (my choice). While I appreciate the accommodation, what they failed to mention (or maybe didn’t know), is that the only folks on the new time are two very elderly ladies, who can’t really do much walking.

And it’s intended to be a 1hr walk of the gardens, followed by high tea. This is deeply sad since the attached walk was a major reason why I chose this tour. :(

So instead we get a sort of glance at the gardens, with the poor tour guide doing his best to compensate, while we have a very slow walk.

The tea itself was at least very good!

I’m not sure if it was the best tea in town, (there are more than a few options, some of them very unique) but it seemed like a nicely typical one, and was one I could find attached to a tour and that didn’t look to garlic heavy.

We have tea in the Orangery at Kensington Palace, a type of building which normally houses orange trees. But in this case was called such just because its bricks are orange.

High tea comes with multiple tiers (on one of the tea tiers).

The top tier is sweets: “Chocolate orange croustillant Strawberry and rose mini cheesecake Raspberry Victoria sponge Orange choux”

I didn’t have much of the chocolate ones, but the little nibbles I had were very good

The middle is scones with cream and jam: “Traditional scones Cornish clotted cream, blackcurrant preserves (alternative fruit preserves available)”

This tier ended up being my favorite, which I would not have guessed!.

and the bottom is the savory sandwiches. “English cucumber, dill finger sandwich Free range egg mayonnaise, salad cress finger sandwich Cured chalk stream trout, cream cheese, chives bagel Coronation chicken bridge roll Gammon ham, vine tomato, wholegrain mustard finger sandwich”

You also get a tea of your choice: “ORGANIC CHAQUOING GREEN A mellow, classic green tea from Sri Lanka which is known for some of the best green teas in the world.”

I noticed while researching that many places had gluten free, vegan, and/or vegetarian options as well.

According to the guide, tea started as more of a working class thing and got more posh over time. Nowadays high tea like this is a special occasion. But many folks have a smaller afternoon tea version, as their schedule allows.

And tea bags? an accident! Apparently a tea merchant would store his orders out in small lightweight bags with a string and label attached, mainly for ease of storage/labeling. When he found out folks were submerging the bags in water to make tea he was shocked!

Did I get dressed up and wear my bee dress (from Salem) for this? 100% yes

Will I ever forgive my hair for being just awful on the occasion? No.

If I go for high tea again as a solo traveler, I think I’d either a) just go solo (you get your own set of tiers anyway- just go hungry!) and thus have a wider range of menus to choose from. Or b) maybe try and find another traveler to share the experience with (preferably one with some photography skills.)

Do check if you can make a solo booking before you go. Some places seem to be limited to parties of 2 or more.

I think the Orangery allowed solo bookings, and seems to be a fairly quintessential example of a traditional English high tea.

If you’re looking for something smaller, cream tea (tea with scones that comes with clotted cream and jam) is likely a great option!

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On February 13, 1931, Charlie Chaplin sailed for Europe on a tour to promote his new film, "City Light's", during which he visited England, Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. After the tour ended, Chaplin stayed in Europe—mostly in Switzerland and the French Riviera—because he simply did not feel like returning to Hollywood. In February 1932, after being away from home for exactly a year, Charlie Chaplin decided to return to California. Instead of taking the shorter, faster route across the Atlantic and then to the American continent, he took the longer, roundabout route through the Orient, a part of the world he had always wanted to visit and explore.

Not wanting to travel alone, Charlie Chaplin asked his brother Sydney, then living in Nice in the south of France, to accompany him.

Charlie's personal secretary, Toraichi Kono, a Japanese who had worked for him since 1916, also accompanied him on the journey. On March 2, 1932, they boarded the Japanese liner NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Suwa Maru at the port of Naples, Italy. Passing through the Suez Canal and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), they arrived in Singapore on March 27, according to the local press, - although the date March 25, a Friday, is listed in the itinerary given in Charlie Chaplin's travel diaries.

Pictured: Charlie Chaplin was the guest of Ranee of Sarawak, her daughter H.H. Daya Elizabeth and Mr. H.C. Strickland, on April 27, 1932. Charlie's brother Sydney Chaplin is visible on the right.

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[romanovthinkver]

Thank you so much for answering my ask about the sodastream and oxfam situation.

I personally think it's really disappointing and I'm kind of annoyed because she was "neutral" and kind of dismissive about the company being on a settlement. I didn't know about this before becoming a fan 😭😭 and I'm very pro palestine so this is upsetting I'm ngl. I'm trying to remain hopeful that she will say something (Marcel better answer your dms)

Anyways, if you could make that master post of the work she's done for different causes I would really appreciate it.

Let's continue to spread awareness and advocated for palestine!!

i didn’t know it too, i discovered in the past weeks. i’am feeling a bit unsure on how to proceed because i fully support the cause, but her silence and her past doing isn’t something i’m willing to support along with her.

i look up a lot to her, but, lately i can’t bring myself much to even follows what she’s doing with interests or happiness to see her up and about. i know her work is a thing and her own personal beliefs are another, but, i can’t bring my self to stan someone who stay silent in front of a genocide. no matter how much i love her work. maybe i’m hypocrite –whatever, i just can’t.

as for her publicist well, i’m pretty sure he will not answer me, like the other people i texted to, and we likely know why. so yeah.

to answer your last question we can start with her own skin care brand. she is proposing to the market and educating people on the importance of having a routine of skin care, but also to respect the environment. their products are cruelty free (they test the products first hand and not on animals) and, of course, they are good for the environment. the packaging around every product is completely reusable and made with materials good for the environment.

her brand made also lots of collabs with different other brands on support of women empowerment and healthy lifestyle. they also made pride month’s contents last year.

scarlett is in the first line for woman’s rights. she has been invited to speak and partecipate on woman’s march a lot. she talked about the importance of the right of abortion, donated for helping research to find a breast cancer cure (in the past weeks she went to an event about it and donated $2M).

she has been active during her ambassador role at Oxfam. in 2007 she skipped the oscars in order to tour in india and sri lanka for the Oxfam project visiting anti violence center for women.

recently she has been active with the OpenAI situation getting politicians to write a law about it and a member of the congress has asked her publicly to come to the congress to speak in order to encourage to pass the law.

and, of course, she has been active in her world too. during the SAG - AFTRA strike she has been one of the A-list actors to find seat and find à solution on the matter, she also donated for the cause.

she probably did many more good actions and advocacy, these are the most majoring one i guess.

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GOA’S TOURISM UNDER FIRE: VIRAL CLAIMS VS GOVT. RESPONSE

Goa, India’s crown jewel for coastal tourism, is in the line of fire after viral social media posts highlighted the problems tourists face. The complaints about overpriced services, local transport issues, and a decline in foreign visitors have cast a shadow on Goa’s tourism industry. However, the state government is actively addressing these concerns to make sure travelers can still enjoy their dream vacations with affordable Goa tour packages and international tour packages.

Decrease in Foreign Tourist Arrivals

A recent report by CEIC Data reported an unprecedented shrinkage in the number of foreign tourists flowing into Goa—from 8.5 million foreign visitors in 2019 down to 1.5 million this year. While the state’s Department of Tourism disputes these figures, one thing cannot be denied: that Goa gets really stiff competition from international destinations.

The reasons may include low or reasonable costs as many tourists from Europe shifted to destinations like Sri Lanka and Thailand because these have international tour packages comparable to that offered by Goa, India.

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‘Taxi Mafia’ and Overpricing: A Growing Concern

Some of the biggest complaints tourists in Goa have are with the ‘taxi mafia,’ who overcharge and intimidate people. A lot of tourists get irritated with these incidents. In support, one tourist mentioned paying ₹1,800 for a 37-kilometer drive, and other experiences include harassment from groups of taxi drivers for traveling in private vehicles or offering rides to friends.

The absence of affordable travel options, including ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber, added to the irritation. Services like these have been resisted from the beginning by local taxi unions, hence making traveling inside Goa costlier than many international destinations.

In view of this, most of the travel companies these days include pre-arranged transport in their tour packages to Goa so that tourists may not have to face any hassle.

Domestic Tourism on the Rise

Even with decreasing numbers of foreign arrivals, it recorded a steadily rising graph regarding domestic tourism. Domestic travelers also make their way to Goa along with Delhi and Bangalore as people of the nation are choosing this in many flights packages along with resorts or hotels plus conveyance.

For example, Farepayer Travels has introduced elaborated domestic tour packages, soothing to the purse, ensuring that for a budget-conscious tourist in search of sea beaches, nightlife, and heritage sites, travel to Goa is within his reach.

International Destinations: A Threat to Goa’s Allure?

Also, more and more numbers of Indians are going on international tours against Goa due to issues in cost and accessibility. Destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia have taken turns which promise affordability and feasibility.

“Post-COVID, once people discovered Southeast Asia and its visa-free options, Goa started losing its edge,” shared a traveler on X. More and more domestic tourists prefer international tour packages, with all the luxurious experiences included in them, at reasonable prices.

Affordable Goa Tour Packages: The Key to Reviving Tourism

To remain competitive, Goa must focus on offering value-driven tour packages. Travel companies like Farepayer Travels are stepping in with customized options such as:

Goa Tour Packages from Delhi: Including round-trip flights, airport transfers, hotel stays, and guided tours of major attractions like Calangute Beach and Old Goa.

All-Inclusive Goa Tour Packages: Covering accommodation, meals, local transport, and excursions.

Budget-Friendly Domestic Tour Packages: Perfect for families and solo travelers seeking affordable getaways within India.

Government’s Assurance on Tourism Revival

In response to these criticisms, Goa’s Department of Tourism has released an official statement highlighting that over 4.5 lakh foreign tourists visited the state in 2023. The government has also pledged to modernize infrastructure and explore solutions for affordable transport, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.

How to Plan Your Next Trip to Goa

If you’re considering Goa for your next vacation, here are some tips:

Book Comprehensive Tour Packages: Choose trusted providers like Farepayer Travels for all-inclusive packages, including flights, hotels, and local sightseeing.

Research Transport Options: While local taxis are costly, many tour packages include private transport.

Compare Goa with International Destinations: Evaluate the cost of a Goa trip versus an international tour package to destinations like Thailand or Sri Lanka.

The Road Ahead for Goa Tourism

As the competition from international destinations grows, Goa’s tourism stakeholders must innovate and adapt. Affordable Goa tour packages, better infrastructure, and addressing traveler concerns like transport issues are critical to maintaining Goa’s status as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists.

Plan Your Perfect Trip with Farepayer Travels Whether you’re seeking a relaxing beach holiday or an adventurous international tour, Farepayer Travels offers a variety of options tailored to your budget:

Goa Tour Packages from Delhi

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HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL CONCLUDES HER VISIT TO SRI LANKA

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal and her spouse Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence concluded a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Friday, 12 January 2024. The visit marked a momentous occasion celebrating the 75th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom and was characterized by a series of engagements that reinforced the deep ties between the two countries.

Upon their arrival on 10th January, a vibrant ceremony with a multi-cultural performance welcomed them, with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry extending warm greetings.

Visiting at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the official engagement kicked off with a welcome dinner hosted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reflecting the warm and cordial relations shared by the two countries during which Princess Royal delivered a message from His Majesty the King to the President and the people of Sri Lanka.

Addressing a gathering at the concluding reception hosted by the British High Commissioner, The Princess Royal remarked on the warm and friendly bilateral relations between the two countries and was committed to fostering cultural, economic and social connections. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who delivered a short speech during this reception, remarked that the visit held profound significance and is a watershed moment in the 75 years of our bilateral relations with the United Kingdom. He also drew attention to the significant transformation Sri Lanka has undergone since The Princess Royal’s last visit in 1995. The Minister thanked the UK for its steadfast support for the pursuit of development and prosperity in Sri Lanka.

In Colombo, as the patron of the Save the Children Foundation, Her Royal Highness visited its office and unveiled a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of ‘Save the Children’ working in Sri Lanka, and undertook a visit to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, showcasing the commitment to social causes.

Additionally, The Princess Royal toured the ‘MAS Holdings’ facility in Katunayake, a leading apparel tech company in South Asia as identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), of which The Princess Royal is the President. During the tour she witnessed the state of the art technology and capabilities of the Sri Lankan apparel sector, reinforcing its role in Sri Lanka – UK trade relations.

The itinerary extended to Hatch Works, Colombo, an ICT innovation hub supporting start-ups, further highlighting the collaborative efforts in technological advancements and the promotion of entrepreneurial culture through facilitating access to essential infrastructure, knowledge, and capital. At the British Council, HRH was briefed on the ongoing work to build cultural and educational relationships between Sri Lanka and the UK and was privy to ‘The Arches of Awe exhibition’, featuring images of 21 arches built to welcome Queen Elizabeth II to Sri Lanka in 1954. As the President of the ‘Commonwealth War Graves Commission’ Princess Royal also visited the Commonwealth War Graves at Liverament Cemetery and laid a wreath to commemorate the dead in the aftermath of both World Wars I and II, symbolizing shared history and values.

Moving to Kandy, the royal guests were welcomed by the Central Province Governor Lalith U Gamage, and were escorted to the sacred temple of the ‘Tooth Relic’, where she paid her respects.

HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy's visit to Jaffna marked a historic occasion, as the first-ever visit by members of the British Royal Family, where they were received by Northern Governor P. S. M. Charles. In Jaffna, the focus shifted to important aspects of post-conflict recovery visiting the Muhamalai Demining site and meeting communities resettled in mine–cleared areas in Muhamalai, signifying and reiterating the valuable contribution of donor partners, including the UK in creating a mine - free Sri Lanka. The Royals were also taken on a tour of the Jaffna Public Library recognized as a center for knowledge and cultural preservation, and met members of the local community.

During their visit, the Royal Guests also toured the Vajira Pillayar Kovil, and took part in a special pooja blessing conducted by the chief priest. Princes Royal visited the ‘Mission to Seafarers’ as the President of this movement and had an engaging conversation with its Colombo staff reiterating the importance of seafaring to Sri Lanka as a maritime nation.

The Princess Royal first visited Sri Lanka in 1995 and this year marked her second to the Island. Sri Lanka has received members of the Royal family on seven previous occasions since 1948, including , Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who visited the island just five months after her Coronation, and that of His Majesty the King, as the Prince of Wales on three occasions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked in close coordination with the British High Commission in Colombo, which played a pivotol role in the execution of the programme assisted by the Sri Lanka High Commission in London and all other local government agencies. This historic visit by HRH The Princess Royal led to a comprehensive exploration of the diverse facets of the relationship between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

Posted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo on 13th January 2024

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The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence visit Sri Lanka.

Day 3: Colombo

This morning, The Princess Royal visited her first Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Cemetery as their President.

During Remembrance Weekend in November 2023, Buckingham Palace announced that The Princess Royal would become President of the CWGC, taking over from His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent who had been President since 1970. His Majesty The King was also announced as the first Patron of the CWGC.

At the Commission’s Jaawatte Cemetery in Colombo, the largest CWGC site in Sri Lanka, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the Defence Advisor for Sri Lanka and the Maldives’ British High Commission, Colonel Darren Woods who lead a short Service of Remembrance which included an extract from the poem ‘For the Fallen’. A Bugler played the Last Post before a minute’s silence is held. After the Service, Her Royal Highness layed a wreath and viewed some graves, escorted by Colonel Woods.

Next, Her Royal Highness visted Vajira Pillayar Kovil, a Hindu Temple in Colombo. On arrival at the temple, Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim were presented with a garland of jasmine and rose flowers, a silk shawl receive a pottu in the middle of their forehead.

After watching a Hindu Dance Group perform at the entrance of the Temple, The Princess Royal met Chief Priest of Vajira Pillayar Kovil, Sachithanantha Kurukal who conducted a special pooja (blessing). Her Royal Highness also toured the main prayer hall and viewed the shrines.

After visiting the Temple, Her Royal Highness travelled to the British Council to hear about their work in building relationships and connections between UK and Sri Lanka through education, arts and cultural ties. HRH viewed The Arches of Awe exhibition which comprises photographs of the 21 arches that were erected across Colombo to welcome The late Queen Elizabeth II and The late Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to Sri Lanka in 1954.  Dating back centuries, similar archways, also known as ‘thoranas’ were found across Asia and were often connected to traditional religious rituals.

The Princess then visited The Mission to Seafarers, an organisation which cares for the welfare of seafarers. The Princess Royal has been its President since 1984. During the visit, HRH toured the recently refurbished Mission to Seafarers centre and opened their new Family Room.

After this The Princess Royal went to Hatch Works’ co-working space to meet a selection of start-up companies, Her Royal Highness attended her final engagement in Sri Lanka, a I Reception, hosted by the British High Commissioner, to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. Her Royal Highness ended the visit with a few spoken words about the relationship between the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka.

© Royal UK | 12 January 2024