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Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal concludes visit to Uganda

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda, which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors.

HE President Museveni and his daughter Natasha Karugire exchange pleasantries with HRH, The Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admirable Sir Tim Laurence at the British High Commissioner's residence HE Kate Airey OBE (right) during her recent trip to Uganda

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business.

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Uganda:

It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which The Princess is a patron. I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, HRH The Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

As Chancellor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH The Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives.

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH The Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees - the largest refugee population in Africa - and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH The Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access. HRH The Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs. HRH The Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. The Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, The Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities The Princess is engaged with. The reception served to highlight issues important to The Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda’s refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International, HRH The Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector.

Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH The Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH The Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.

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(photos) princess royal in uganda, hosts museveni for dinner, "i welcome her and wish her good luck," museveni said..

• Her Royal Highness will undertake visits in support of a number of her Patronages.
• She has also visited a Ugandan centre of excellence for research in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Princess Royal, the late Queen Elizabeth II's daughter, on Tuesday hosted President Yoweri Museveni for a dinner.

The princess is in Uganda for a four-day official tour.

Her Royal Highness is expected to undertake visits in support of a number of her Patronages.

During the dinner, the Princess, together with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence held talks with President Museveni and his wife Janet Museveni. 

Through his official Twitter account, Museveni said they talked about different patronages she will be supporting during her visit. 

"We talked about the different patronages she has come to support here. I welcome her and wish her good luck," he said. 

She also visited a Ugandan centre of excellence for research in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

We are excited to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal to 🇺🇬. The Princess Royal visited @MRC_Uganda today to observe the work they are doing in health research for infectious & non-communicable diseases such as COVID-19 in 🇺🇬, with support from @LSHTM pic.twitter.com/515jle1t8p — UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 (@UKinUganda) October 25, 2022

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Princess Royal ends four-day visit to Uganda

Oct 29, 2022

She concluded her visit by visiting Sense International offices in Ntinda, Kampala, one of the organizations that fund Salaama School for the Blind in Mukono

Princess Anne (R) and the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja proposing a toast during reception. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba)

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Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business, a statement issued on Friday by the British High Commissioner to Uganda, Kate Airey OBE stated.

“It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK-Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence,” the statement read.

She concluded her visit by visiting Sense International offices in Ntinda, Kampala, one of the organizations that fund Salaama School for the Blind in Mukono where fire gutted a girls’ dormitory, killing 11 pupils on the spot and injuring several others.

The Princess Royal, the organization’s patron, was accompanied by her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence and Kate, among other officials.

Princess Anne speaking

On the tragic incident, the statement reads, “Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH the Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH the Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected”.

Norbert Mao, Dianah Atwiine and Doroth Kisaka at the reception

Earlier on Thursday, she attended the reception to celebrate the UK-Uganda 60’s of partnership held at the High Commissioner’s residence along Kyadondo Road in Nakasero, Kampala.

At the reception, she met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities she is engaged with.

Left to right, Henry Basaliza, minister in the Tooro Kingdom, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, and former leaders of opposition, Winnie Kiiza and Prof. Ogenga Latigo

The reception served to highlight issues important to the princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda's refugee population.

She interacted with the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, ministers, Norbert Mao, Jim Muhwezi, Ruth Nankabirwa, Beatrice Anywar, the Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, the Executive Director of KCCA Dorothy Kisaka, the Permanent Secretary health ministry Dr Diana Atwine, former leaders of opposition Prof. Ogenga Latigo and Winnie Kiiza, among others.

Ugandan sports personalities including Halima Nakaayi, Winnie Nanyondo, Husnar Kukundakwe, David Emong and the President of the Uganda Olympic Committee, William Blick attended the function and interacted with the Princess Royal.

According to Kate’s statement, ‘the visit to Uganda by the Royal Princess presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which the Princess is a patron’.

Minister Nobert mao introducing Dr. Diana Atwiine and Dorothy Kisaka to the guests

“I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable,” the statement reads in parts.

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, the Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting-edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Henry Basaliza from the Tooro Royal Kingdom interacting with Princess Anne

Princess Anne interacting with officials of the wildlife

As Chancellor of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the princess met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high-quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives, according to the statement.

She added that as patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, the Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action.

KCCA executive director, Dorothy Kisaka and Dr. Diana Atwiine interacting with the Princess Royal

Princess Anne interacting with Halima Nakaayi, winnie Nanyondo and Kukundakwe, sports personalities

She also witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees – the largest refugee population in Africa - and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, she opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access and she subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the ‘Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs.

Princess Anne with former minister Miria Matembe and minister for the environment, Beatrice Anywar

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and ministers Jim Muhwezi and Norbert Mao with Princess Anne.

Prime Minister robinah Nabbanja and minister Jim Muhwezi with Princess Anne. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba)

She also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

Her trip also included a visit to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child-Friendly Space project, and providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement.

Prime Minister Robinah nabbanja and Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago at the reception

Minister Norbert Mao and Prime Minister Robinah nabbanja at the reception

At the settlement, she met facilitators and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

She also visited Transaid, where she met women trainee Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers.

Princess Anne interacting with members of the Brass for Africa band during reception at the British high commission in Nakasero on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence interacting with members of the Brass for Africa band during reception at the British high commission in Nakasero on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector.

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HRH, The Princess Royal concludes a four-day visit to Uganda

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and business.

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Uganda

“It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK-Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International, a nd Transaid; all charities of which The Princess is a patron. I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable. ”

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI laboratories, HRH The Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting-edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases. As Chancellor of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH The Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high-quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research, which help to saves lives.

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH The Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees – the largest refugee population in Africa – and the support provided by British charities. In the Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH The Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access HRH The Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs. HRH The Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child-Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. The Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, The Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities The Princess is engaged with. The reception served to highlight issues important to The Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda’s refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International. HRH The Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way, Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector. Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH The Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH The Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.

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Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business.

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Uganda:

It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which The Princess is a patron.

I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, HRH The Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases.

As Chancellor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH The Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives.

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH The Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees – the largest refugee population in Africa – and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH The Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access. HRH The Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs. HRH The Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. The Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, The Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities The Princess is engaged with. The reception served to highlight issues important to The Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda’s refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International, HRH The Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector.

Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH The Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH The Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of British High Commission Kampala.

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Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal concludes a four-day visit to Uganda to showcase the strong UK-Uganda partnership

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business .

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Uganda

“It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which The Princess is a patron. I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable”

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, HRH The Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases. As Chancellor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH The Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives.

Dinner with HRH Princess Royal, Anne at the British High Commissioner’s Residence Nakasero

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH The Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees – the largest refugee population in Africa – and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH The Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access HRH The Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs.

HRH The Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. The Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, The Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities The Princess is engaged with. The reception served to highlight issues important to The Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda’s refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International. HRH The Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector. Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH The Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH The Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.

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Dinner with HRH Princess Royal, Anne at the British High Commissioner’s Residence Nakasero

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has completed a four-day visit to Uganda which showcased the UK’s ongoing partnership with Uganda across many sectors, including health, education, agriculture and business.

Kate Airey OBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda said of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Uganda.

“It has been a tremendous pleasure to host Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on her third visit to Uganda, to celebrate the UK Uganda partnership on this 60th anniversary of Independence. This visit presented an opportunity to meet with President Museveni and to experience, again, the warmth of Ugandan hospitality and a chance to see first-hand the partnerships forged by Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid; all charities of which The Princess is a patron. I extend my thanks to all of the individuals working to deliver sustainable improvements in the lives of some of Uganda’s most vulnerable”.

Touring the Medical Research Council (MRC) / UVRI laboratories, HRH The Princess Royal appreciated the long-standing links to London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and observed how partnerships with leading UK academic institutions have supported cutting edge research initiatives in infectious and non-communicable diseases. As Chancellor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, HRH The Princess Royal met staff to learn more about the MRC Unit’s mandate to conduct high quality, research that contributes to the development of strong health protocols in the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases, including recent COVID-19 research which help to saves lives.

As patron of Save the Children, Opportunity International, Sense International and Transaid, HRH The Princess Royal saw first-hand the UK-Uganda partnership in action. During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal witnessed Uganda’s welcoming approach to refugees – the largest refugee population in Africa – and the support provided by British charities.

In Nakivale refugee settlement, HRH The Princess Royal opened the first branch of Opportunity International Bank in the settlement, marking a milestone for financial access HRH The Princess Royal subsequently saw how Opportunity International’s bank loans have supported the Unleashed Youth Employment Project’s refugee entrepreneurs.

HRH The Princess Royal also met with Wenzetu Women’s Group to discuss how Opportunity International has worked with the group to assist families of people with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal continued to Kyangwali refugee settlement to observe projects for refugees and host communities led by Save the Children, visiting the Maratutu Education Centre and Child Friendly Space project, providing support to children affected by conflict and displacement. The Princess met facilitators and UNHCR Child Protection Programme leads working with the Government of Uganda to deliver stability and support mechanisms to the most vulnerable.

At a reception celebrating the strong and enduring partnership between the UK and Uganda, in the 60th year of Independence, The Princess met with many who cherish that relationship including scholars, businesses, Government of Uganda officials, other Commonwealth High Commissioners, and representatives from many other charities The Princess is engaged with. The reception served to highlight issues important to The Princess, including promoting conservation and ensuring the protection of Uganda’s refugee population.

Concluding project visits with Transaid and Sense International. HRH The Princess Royal visited Transaid, meeting women trainee HGV drivers taking part in the ‘Safe Way Right Way’ campaign, launched in 2013 in response to the demands for HGV drivers. Transaid’s work provides focus on road safety campaigns and provides inclusive access to employment for women while filling gaps in the transport sector.

Following a tragic fire at Salaama School for the Blind on Monday, HRH The Princess Royal concluded her visit by meeting with Sense International representatives and with families it supports. HRH The Princess Royal paid her respects to those affected.

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited Uganda in 1988 and 1998. During both visits The Princess met President Museveni and travelled the country. The Princess visited various healthcare facilities, including Mulago Hospital in 1988, and travelled to Gulu’s Support the Children organisation in 1998.

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal is patron of Save the Children UK, Transaid, Sense International and Opportunity International, along with over 300 other charitable organisations.

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Princess Anne arrives in Uganda for a four-day official visit

The Princess Royal, Princess Anne accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence, arrived in the country on Tuesday to undertake a four-day visit to Uganda.

The visit is in support of a number of her patronages.

The Princess Royal started the visit on Tuesday at the Medical Research Council (MRC), Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Ugandan Research Unit.

Her Royal Highness is Chancellor of LSHTM, and their Uganda unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence.

During the visit, the Princess toured the facilities and learnt more about the unit’s work to conduct high quality, energy efficient research that is contributing to the development of strong health policies for the control of infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Her Royal Highness later had an audience with the President Museveni.

Museveni said in a tweet that he shared dinner with the Princess Royal and her husband. He said that they talked about different patronages she has come to support.

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The Princess Royal and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence were scheduled to visit Salama school today before it caught fire and killed 11 students.

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British Princess Royal, Her Highness Princess Anne, and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, will undertake a four-day visit to Uganda next week.

Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, will be coming to Uganda from October 25 to 28, according to a royal communication.

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As a patron of Opportunity International, she will open the first commercial bank in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

The Princess Royal has been president of Save the Children since 1970 and worked with organizations for people with disabilities across the United Kingdom.

She will then visit Kyangwali Refugee Settlement as Patron of Save the Children UK.

Next in the schedule is a visit to Salaama School for the Blind, where Princess Anne will meet with deaf-blind students.

To conclude her Uganda trip, the Princess Royal will be attending a truck driving demonstration by students of Safe Way Right Way, a nonprofit dedicated to achieve safer roads in Uganda.

The Princess Royal, 72, and her husband, 67, will then return to the UK on Friday.

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British Princess Royal, Her Highness Princess Anne, and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, will undertake a four-day visit to Uganda next week.

Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, will be coming to Uganda from October 25 to 28, according to a royal communication.

As a patron of Opportunity International, she will open the first commercial bank in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

The Princess Royal has been president of Save the Children since 1970 and worked with organisations for people with disabilities across the United Kingdom.

She will then visit Kyangwali Refugee Settlement as Patron of Save the Children UK.

Next in the schedule is a visit to Salaama School for the Blind, where Princess Anne will meet with deaf-blind students.

Before their return to the United Kingdom on October 28th, Princess Anne and Sir Tim will conclude their tour by watching female students complete the ‘Safe Way, Right Way’ HGV truck driver training programme as part of her work with Transaid.

The Princess Royal co-founded the organisation providing safe and sustainable transport with Save the Children and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) 25 years ago.

The busy four-day tour will see the couple undertake their first public engagements together since the Queen passed away at the age of 96 on September 8th. 

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How Princess Anne Honored Her Mother On Her Highly-Anticipated Visit To Uganda

Princess Anne is back to performing her royal duties just a month after the heartbreaking death of her mother, Queen Elizabeth . The monarch's only daughter set out on an ambitious 4-day trip to Uganda with her husband, Sir Tim Laurence.

Royal expert Omid Scobie tweeted some of the stops they will make along the way. They include visiting a school for the blind in Salaama and opening the first bank ever in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The couple also plans to visit projects in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement.

Earlier in the month, the princess visited New York City , which came as a surprise to everyone (via People ). It was the first time a royal has visited the United States since Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle moved to California in March 2020 at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic (via Vanity Fair ).

Though Anne is traveling on official work, she is still honoring her mother in a very endearing way.

Princess Anne wore Her Majesty's brooch on royal tour

Always one to go against the grain, Princess Anne participated in Queen Elizabeth's funeral with great symbolism. She made history at the Queen's vigil by becoming the first woman ever to participate in a tradition known as the "Vigil of the Princes" (via Town & Country ). She also wore full military garb.

Now the princess royal is continuing to honor her mother while on tour. While in Uganda's capital Kampala, hosting a dinner for the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri K Museveni and his daughter Natasha, Anne wore her mother's Empress Maria Feodorovna's sapphire brooch (via Express ). The sapphire brooch is bordered by a double line of diamonds and also has a removable pearl droplet.

The brooch was originally purchased back in 1866 by the Princess of Wales as a wedding gift for her sister, Empress Maria Feodorovna (via Daily Mail ). Queen Elizabeth inherited the brooch when she became queen, and it has now been passed down to Princess Anne.

The Princess Royal visits refugee settlement in Uganda

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of Save the Children UK, has met families in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Uganda.

The purpose of her visit was to learn more about the impact conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had on children’s lives.

Uganda currently hosts 5 million refugees - the largest refugee population in Africa. Due to the ongoing conflict in the DRC, thousands of refugees have crossed the border into Uganda this year (HNHCR Uganda - Refugee Statistics 2022).

In March 2020, schools across the country shut down as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. Uganda kept schools fully or partly closed for over a year and a half, meaning children in Uganda faced the world’s longest school closure due to the pandemic. [2] To help children successfully return to school, Save the Children launched Catch-up Clubs to accelerate the recovery of lost learning.

Her Royal Highness visited a school in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement where she joined a Save the Children Catch-up Club and took part in an activity with children to work together and build a story from pictures. Later that day, The Princess also met children who have fled their homes due to the ongoing conflict in the DRC and are being supported by Save the Children’s child protection activities at a Child Friendly Space.

Save the Children patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visiting a refugee settlement in Uganda. Photo by Esther Mbabazi

Dragana Strinic, Country Director of Save the Children Uganda said:

"It was an honour to host Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today to raise awareness of the impact that conflict and Covid-19 school closures are having on millions of children in Uganda. Due to the ongoing conflict, Save the Children’s Catch-up Clubs have been a lifeline for children growing up in Kyangwali refugee settlement. Without these clubs, some of these children may never have returned to school."

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has supported Save the Children for over fifty years. Queen Elizabeth II was a patron of the charity for 65 years. During this time they have both inspired thousands of supporters, volunteers, and staff, and highlighted the needs of some of the most disadvantaged children.

HRH The Princess Royal became the Patron of Save the Children UK in 2017 after serving as the charity’s President since 1970. The Princess Royal spends a significant amount of time visiting Save the Children’s projects, both overseas and in the UK. She has travelled to Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Over a quarter of a billion children are out of school globally and a record number of children - 1 in 6 - are living in war zones around the world. The Children’s Emergency Fund allows Save the Children to support children growing up in conflict and help children keep learning in times of crises.

Every child has the same potential, but not all have the opportunity to realise it.

Princess Anne visits refugee settlement in Uganda

The Princess Royal joined the charity, Save the Children.

Accompanied by her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence on the official royal visit, Princess Anne met with people from Kyangwali Refugee Settlement to learn more about the impact conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had on children’s lives as well as how Covid-19 has affected them.

As a Patron of Save the Children UK, Her Royal Highness met with people from the local school and took part in an activity with a 'Catch-up Club' run by the Save the Children charity. Later, The Princess also met children being supported at a 'Child Friendly Space' after fleeing their homes due to ongoing conflict in the country.

During the pandemic, Uganda kept schools fully or partly closed for over a year and a half. This meant that children in the country faced the world’s longest school closure due to Covid 19, according to Save the Children . This led the organisation to launch its 'Catch-Up Clubs' to help close the gap of lost learning over the period, and encourage children to return to school.

In a release, Country Director of Save the Children Uganda, Dragana Strinic, said, “It was an honour to host Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today to raise awareness of the impact that conflict and Covid-19 school closures are having on millions of children in Uganda.

"Due to the ongoing conflict, Save the Children’s Catch-up Clubs have been a lifeline for children growing up in Kyangwali refugee settlement. Without these clubs, some of these children may never have returned to school.”

The Princess Royal became Patron of the charity in 2017 after serving as its President since 1970. Queen Elizabeth II was also a patron of the charity for 65 years.

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Princess Anne Wore Queen Elizabeth's Brooch During Her Uganda Trip

The sapphire brooch has a long royal history.

According to Lauren Kiehna of The Court Jewller , the brooch has a long royal history. It was first made for Empress Marie Feodorovna, the sister-in-law of King Edward VII. Following her death in 1928, her daughters decided to auction off her jewelry collection—including the sapphire brooch. In 1930, Queen Mary purchased the brooch for £2,375. After Queen Mary's death in 1953, Queen Elizabeth inherited all her royal jewelry.

The sapphire, diamond, and pearl brooch became a staple of Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe—and now it seems as if the brooch has passed to her only daughter, Princess Anne. While the Palace has not confirmed if it is indeed Empress Marie Feodorovna's sapphire brooch that Anne is wearing, by all indications, it seems to be.

Anne chose to pear the brooch with a three-strand pearl necklace and diamond and sapphire earrings. You can see her full outfit here:

Since the royal mourning period ended for Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne has been busy. She visited New York City earlier this month, taking a trip on the Staten Island Ferry , and spent last week in Uganda , supporting many of her patronages.

The Princess Royal has also hosted numerous investitures, including awarding Daniel Craig with the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) —an honor shared with his fictional character, James Bond.

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The daughter of prince andrew teamed the dress with high street shoes...

Princess Eugenie and her big sister, Princess Beatrice , are currently at the  World Economy Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and their fashion has been seriously on point during the conference.

Mother-of-two Eugenie in particular looked stunning in a gorgeous black and red floral dress, which came from royally-loved brand Erdem. Her chosen design for this trip is known as the ‘Roisin’ Floral-Print Pleated Midi Dress, which she has worn many times before and is worth around £1600.The pleated style is uber flattering due to the high neck, ruffle sleeves, and waist-defining belt. It also has a midi hem, too. 

To be respectful to the culture in Saudi Arabia, the wife of Jack Brooksbank actually customised the look and wore a black top underneath to cover her arms.

According to the website  Tourist Saudi , "To avoid offending local sensibilities, or be challenged by the powerful religious police, men and women should cover as much skin as possible."

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We also love that the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew rocked a pair of high street shoes! Eugneie chose the 'Hopeful black branded-snaffle-Trim ballet shoes' by Dune Londin which cost £85. Royally-approved shoes for under £100? Bargain!

We've been loving the 34-year-old's outfit choices of late. Earlier this month, she headed to the Royal Albert Hall with Beatrice and wore the most chicest, versatile handbag and it's perfect for spring 2024. 

The royal rocked a grey cashmere mini dress from Gabriela Hearst, suede nude Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps, and the Lana Osette midi bag from Strathberry in a cream colourway with contrasting tan edges.The bag is essentially a bucket bag, featuring a drawstring closure and leather top handle. Though it also comes with a leather crossbody strap, Eugenie carried hers by its handle to give the accessory a more evening-appropriate feel.

Strathberry is loved by the royal ladies. Meghan Markle put the brand on the map first , back in 2017 during her first engagement when she carried one of the brand's bags. The Princess of Wales followed suit and now has a fleet of their handbags , and also the York sisters. There's nothing like a royal stamp of approval, right?

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Nigeria in May after Meghan learnt of her heritage

The country expresses its ‘honour and delight’ at the visit which is linked to the Invictus Games

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to make a joint trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it has been confirmed.

The country’s defence headquarters expressed its “honour and delight” that the Sussexes had accepted an invitation for a visit. They are expected to meet military servicemen and women and be hosted at an “array of cultural activities” for a trip linked to the Invictus Games .

On Sunday, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau published a letter in which he said the visit would “consolidate Nigeria’s strong hold” of the games, as well as the “possibility of hosting the event [in] later years”.

Further details will be confirmed by the Sussexes’ office nearer the time.

Nigerian Misan Harriman , the couple’s friend and favoured photographer, acknowledged the news on X, formerly Twitter, with a heart and flag emoji, raising speculation that he may travel with them to capture the trip.

Prince Harry is travelling to London to take part in a 10th anniversary service for the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8. Meghan is not thought to be attending.

‘43 per cent Nigerian’

In 2022, the Duchess told her podcast listeners that she had recently discovered she was “43 per cent Nigerian” after doing a genealogy test.

At the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany , the Duke made reference to the link as he hailed Nigeria – along with Colombia and Israel – for sending its first delegation to the games for injured, sick and wounded veterans.

“Now, I’m not saying we play favourites in our home, but since my wife discovered she is of Nigerian descent , it’s likely to get a little bit more competitive this year,” he said.

It will be one of few overseas tours the couple have done since leaving the Royal family. In January 2024 they visited Jamaica for the premiere of the Bob Marley film One Love, and they undertook what was described as a quasi-royal tour to New York in September 2021.

They have also appeared at Invictus Games events in the Netherlands and, most recently, Canada. The Duchess has not travelled to the UK since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

The King and Queen, then the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, last visited Commonwealth country Nigeria in 2018.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are headed to Nigeria!

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accepted an invitation to visit the country in May on behalf of its Chief of Defense Staff, the highest-ranking military official, PEOPLE confirms.

Harry, 39, is set to travel to the U.K. next week to attend numerous Invictus Games Foundation-related events in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the games, including a service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on May 8. Soon after, he will be joined by Meghan, 42, in Nigeria.

During their visit, the couple will meet with service members and will take part in a variety of cultural activities.

The visit will highlight Harry's Invictus Games, which welcomed 500 athletes at last year's event in Germany, with 21 nations in attendance, including Nigeria. Nigeria, along with Colombia and Israel, were new entrants at the Invictus Games last year.

The Minister of Defense, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, who attended last year's event in Germany, has expressed willingness to host the games should Nigeria be granted the opportunity.

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In a statement, Brig Gen Tukur Vusau, Acting Director of Defence Information in Nigeria, said: “The visit is to consolidate Nigeria's strong hold at the game and the possibility of hosting the event in later years."

During last year's Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, Meghan and Harry spent time with the Nigerian team, whom Harry said his wife was supporting during  his opening speech .

"Now, I'm not saying we play favorites in our home, but since my wife discovered she's of Nigerian descent, it's likely to get a little bit more competitive this year," he joked.

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In 2022, the Duchess of Sussex revealed on her podcast Archetypes that she had learned she was  43% Nigerian  following a genealogy test.

Harry and Meghan posed for a photo with Team Nigeria and the national flag, and the squad presented them with a plaque from the Chief of Defense — plus a new nickname for Meghan.

The Duchess of Sussex received the name “Amira Ngozi Lolo,” which bears a royal meaning. Amira is the name of a warrior princess from a legend, while Ngozi means "blessed" and Lolo means "royal wife."

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The Duchess met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska during the Monday visit. She toured Bucha to “demonstrate solidarity with the women, men, and children impacted by the war.”

While there, she laid down flowers at a memorial site in Bucha commemorating the over 400 people killed during the Russian occupation. Ukrainian authorities in April 2022 accused departing Russian forces of committing war crimes in a scene reminiscent of “a horror movie.” Zelenska also met with survivors of sexual violence and torture.

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