British royal couple to arrive in Pak today
October 14, 2019 14:51
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, who will arrive in Pakistan on Monday amidst tight security, want to build a lasting friendship with the people of the country, the British envoy to Islamabad has said.
In a video message shared on Twitter, British High Commissioner Thomas Drew, said that during the visit, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will cover the "breadth and depth" of the country.
He said the royal visit, the first in 13 years, would largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation.
The visit comes 13 years after Charles and Camilla -- the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwell -- toured the country in 2006.
In their first visit to the country, the royal couple will visit Islamabad, Lahore and Chitral in the north-west Pakistan before flying back to London.
The high commissioner said that the couple hopes to meet as many Pakistanis as possible, particularly the youth who are shaping the future of the country.
He said the couple wanted to build a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.
Last week, Kensington Palace characterised the October 14-18 visit as the "most complex" the royal couple have been a part of due to the security considerations in the region.
The Sunday Telegraph reported that more than 1,000 police personnel will secure the tour as the couple begin the visit, which follows on the request of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office to strengthen the "extensive" links between Britain and Pakistan. -- PTI
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