<![CDATA[The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall's Royal
tour of Colombia and Mexico came to an end on Wednesday 6th
November as the Royal couple began their journey homeward bound to
the United Kingdom.
Although it was their last day, it was still jam-packed with
engagements for Charles and Camilla. Their first port of call was
Monterrey at the Parque Fundidora where Their Royal Highnesses
received an official and very warm welcome from the Governor of the
State of Nuevo Léon, Mr Rodrigo Medina and the First Lady Mrs
Gretta Salinas de Medina.
Whilst in Monterrey, Charles and Camilla viewed an exhibition
showing the State in images, which also highlighted Nuevo Léon's
natural and historic attraction. The couple was also treated to a
live regional music and dance performance before they feasted on a
culinary display which showcased local fare.
The day didn't end there in Monterrey as after their exquisite
cuisine, The Duchess of Cornwall went on a guided tour of Monterrey
accompanied by the First Lady , their chosen form of transport was
a canal boat which took the Duchess along the Santa Lucia
Riverwalk, a canal that Monterreyans are very proud of. The
canal is one of the most important attractions in the city as it
signals Monterrey's transformation from a heavy industrial city to
a modern, pleasant and vibrant metropolis. On the tour, Camilla
learnt about the historic route and saw the most historic and
iconic buildings that Monterrey has to offer.
While The Duchess of Cornwall was busy on the canal, The Prince of
Wales kept his feet well and truly dry at the Planetario ALFA in
Monterrey where he met with business leaders and young social
entrepreneurs. The Chairman of the Board of Grupo ALFA, Armando
Garza Sada, greeted Prince Charles upon his arrival to the site and
once inside Charles got the chance to meet ten of Mexico's most
influential business leaders, mentors and key stakeholders. Prince
Charles also met with the Mexican government and business
representatives.
What made the visit to Planetario ALFA a bit more special for
Charles was his meeting with Glynn Pegler, CEO of The Culture Group
and former Prince's Trust Winner.
Before departing Mexico, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of
Cornwall had just one more engagement to carry out. The final stop
for the Royal couple was to open the joint British and Canadian
Consulate General. Upon their arrival, Charles and Camilla were
greeted by the Ambassador of Canada in Mexico Ms Sara Hradecky, the
Consul General of Canada Mr Jean-Pierre Hamel and acting Head of
Post of the British Consulate in Monterrey, Mr Carlos Botello.
Whilst on the engagement, Charles and Camilla spoke with members of
staff from both Consulates as well as their families and
significant members of the local community. Their chosen tipple to
chat with? A good cup of tea!
Their final activity in Mexico saw The Prince of Wales and Camilla
unveil a commemorative plaque to mark their Royal tour and to
signify the opening of the combined consulates.
So as Royal tours go, it goes without saying that Charles
and Camilla's Colombia and Mexico tour 2014 has to be one
of the most successful ever. The Royal tour had a very heavy and
varied schedule for the Royal couple though it provided
us with some fantastic and very memorable photos, it makes one
wonder where the next stop overseas will be for Charles and
Camilla. Wherever the next tour will be one thing is for sure, it
will be just as triumphant if not more than this one.
Featured Photo Credit: Northern Ireland Office via photopin cc]]>
