Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday evening, during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.
Princess Anne and her husband were warmly welcomed by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, at President’s House in Colombo.
The visiting royals engaged in friendly conversation with President Wickremesinghe and Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe. Princess Anne marked the occasion by signing the special guest commemorative book at President’s House.
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, State Minister of Health Seetha Arambepola, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, and Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva were also present.
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga also met Princess Anne, at the dinner reception. Pictures by Sulochana Gamage
