The Royal Couple will visit Osijek, Đakovo and Kopački rit
A visit of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to Croatia, though not having a political dimension has already focused on strengthening the connection between the two countries and their citizens, causing great interest as evidenced by a very eventful and varied two-day program that they prepared a large number of journalists accredited to follow them.
Prince (67) and Duchess (68) residing in Croatia on Monday and Tuesday as part of his tour of the region which will be from 14 to 19 March include Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo. President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic hosted their visit to Croatia.
The Prince of Wales visited the region eight times so far. To him this is the fifth, and the Duchess first visit.
An important visit
"This is an important visit for us. It aims to strengthen the relationship between Croatian and Great Britain, but not only political but also relations among the citizens, "he told reporters Charge d'Affaires of the British Embassy Ian Cliff.
He, as well as advisor to the president Mate Granic explained that the Prince and the Duchess are not political representatives of the United Kingdom but not so their visit was not focused on hot political issues - such as is whether Britain should remain in the EU - already on the issues in the field of their interest.
Prince deals with matters of faith, and the Duchess awareness of sexual violence
Prince so for the past years supported interfaith dialogue and greater understanding among religions, advocates for youth education, sustainable development and the preservation of natural environment and responsible business.
Duchess is trying to raise awareness about sexual violence and support victims of rape, pleads for improved literacy, while also supporting the campaign to combat osteoporosis. Sponsored by several foundations dealing with horses.
Both support local food production and promote healthy eating. Charles is patron or president of a total of 420 humanitarian organizations and foundations, and the Duchess ninety.
Visit Zagreb, Osijek, Đakovo and Kopački rit
Their program in Croatia is very rich and varied, but in addition to staying in Zagreb on Tuesday and Osijek, Đakovo and Kopački rit, and their every step from landing at Zagreb airport on Monday at 14.15 to go to Wednesday will be accompanied by about 180 accredited Croatian and British journalists.
The Prince and Duchess visit will begin meeting with President Grabar Kitarovic and her husband Jacob. On that occasion to exchange gifts and said to be the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will receive the gift of a painting and wine cellars of Ilok, which were served at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1952.
Funicular will arrive in the Upper Town, which will not be closed but will be possible random encounters with citizens. There will be greeted by Mayor Milan Bandic.
On the evenings when everyone except the president Milanovic
Watch if the Church of St. Mark, and then receive them Prime Minister Tihomir Oreskovic on border demarcation, whose will renew after the rocket attack in the Homeland War will hear a short lecture.
Then, at the Croatian National Theatre to participate in the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare where you will see a short program performed by children who have won the competition of the British Council.
At a gala dinner with the princely pair at the Presidential Palace invited the 68 guests - representatives of the wider community, including politics, religion, business, arts and sciences. Among them will be the opposition leader Zoran Milanovic said that the immediate tasks that will come, actress who has achieved great success in London's West End.
A full day in Osijek
On Tuesday, the couple will visit the Osijek Fort, an old fortified part of the city waiting for inclusion in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. It will be an opportunity to explore one of the best preserved baroque military and urban entity in this part of Europe.
The central square in the Citadel, St. Peter's Square. Trinity, the prince and duchess will be welcomed by the mayor and the mayor, and the stands in the market will be presented Slavonia.
Then it will be in the Archaeological Museum a couple meet with representatives of religious communities, minorities and businessmen. The Duchess will be on their meetings to discuss the problem of victims of sexual violence, a prince on his own on reconstruction after the war, cultural heritage and tourism.
Duchess roads Queen Elizabeth II.
From the museum to the cathedral will ride the tram to the European Avenue, the most representative architectural Osijek street that reflects a mix of heritage architectural styles.
Charles will then separately to visit Kopački rit and Eco Centre Gold beam, where they will be familiar with the activities of sustainable development, and the Duchess will visit the Lipizzaner horse farm in Đakovo, one of the oldest in Europe.
I Queen Elizabeth II. in 1972, visited the paddock and drove the city in Lipizzan Četveropreg. Today it is exhibited in the chariot riding school in Đakovo, together with the guest book with Elizabeth's signature and several original photos.
Prince Charles will speak in Zagreb
At the end of his visit to Croatia on Tuesday night Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla will attend the official reception at the Museum of Arts and Crafts organized by the British Council, which will be the occasion to celebrate the 70th anniversary of operations in Croatia.
It is still unknown whether the prince eventually this occasion briefly address the audience, but it is known that the main speech in the region, with the theme of reconciliation, held on 17 March in Belgrade.
Prince Charles - heir to the throne the longest-serving
Prince Charles before his marriage to the Duchess Camilla was married to Princess Diana. The marriage lasted 15 years, until 1996, and in it are born princes William and Harry. A year after the divorce Lady Diana died in a car crash in Paris.
In April 2005, Prince of Wales re-married, Camilla Parker Bowles, which thereby became the Duchess of Cornwall. Duchess was also the second marriage. The first has two children, a grandmother and five grandchildren.
Heir to the throne Prince Charles is the longest-serving in the history of the British monarchy - that position carries 64 years - which is not surprising because his mother Queen Elizabeth II. of 9 September 2015, the longest reigning British monarch in history.
The second in line of succession to the British crown is Charles' son William, then his children born in marriage to Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, son of George and daughter Charlotte.
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