She has asked me to pass on her special wishes to you all for every success in your discussions, as she has on so many occasions before, and you can imagine on my return I will report back.įor my part, you can have no idea how pleased I am that, after these recent years of separation, this is not a video meeting. Her Majesty will be most touched and grateful and, I know, very much regrets that she is unable to join our gathering. The Queen, I know, would want me to thank you most warmly for those kind words and sentiments. Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen – The politician had one eye on the cameras as he raised his hands in the air loudly proclaiming 'democracy, democracy'. It appears that their cup of tea earlier in the day had cleared any air between Charles and Mr Johnson as the two greeted each other jovially. The first to speak to them were British Prime Minister Boris Johnson - his shirt hanging out of the back of his trousers - and his wife Carrie. There was a genial air amongst the leaders of the 'family of nations' as the Prince and duchess stood to greet each one of them in the traditional line-up. He presented The President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, and The First Lady, Her Excellency Jeanette Kagame, as well as the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Baroness Scotland. The couple were met by a familiar face, the Master of the Queen's Household, The Earl of Rosslyn, who was there to represent Her Majesty, who is head of the Commonwealth, and oversea the event.
The Government Dinner is always held on the opening day of the biannual gathering of leaders.Īn aide said: 'The Duchess of Cornwall has chosen not to wear a tiara on this occasion.' The duchess hosted the dinner alongside her husband, the Prince of Wales, on behalf of the Queen at the Marriott Hotel in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. She also wore her diamond encrusted family order bearing a portrait of the Queen on her elegant deep blue evening gown. The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, opted not to wear a tiara but instead wore Bruce Oldfield and donned her new order of the garter. Prince Charles and Camilla tonight dazzled at a black tie dinner in Rwanda as they greeted leaders from Commonwealth countries for the glamorous event.
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