South Africa State Visit to UK (2022)

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Day 0 - Nov 21th 

• President arrives in the UK. They will be met at Stansted Airport by Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.
• The President will stay at Corinthia Hotel in London. 

Day 1 - Nov 22nd

• Greeted at London hotel by Prince William & Princess Kate, who will travel with them to Horse Guard Parade
• Official Welcome at Horse Guard Parade 
• Inspect Troops
• Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace
• Attending:
• Charles & Camilla
• William & Kate
• Lunch with King Charles & Royal Family at Buckingham Palace 
• Exchange Official Gifts
• View Royal Collection Display
• Attending:
• Charles & Camilla
• William & Kate
• Edward & Sophie
• Duke of Gloucester 
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior 
• Visit Parliament
• Give Speech
• State Banquet at Buckingham Palace 
• Speech by President Ramaphosa
• Speech by King Charles
• Attending
• Charles & Camilla
• Other Royals
• Spend the night at Buckingham Palace 

Day 2 - Nov 23rd 

• Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
• With Prince Edward
• Visit Francis Crick Institute 
• Meeting with Prime Minister at Downing Street 
• Attend UK-South Africa Business Forum at Lancaster House
• Banquet hosted by Lord Mayor of London
• With Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
• Receive call by leader of the opposition 
• President Ramaphosa depart. He is seen off at the airport by Lord Chamberlain.

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