The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles has arrived at the Honiara International Airport last night.
Prince Charles was welcomed by the Governor General Sir Rt Rev. David Vunagi and the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
Prince Charles will attend a special church service at the Saint Barnabas Provincial Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Melanesia this morning.
Below is the program for today’s engagement.
Sunday 24th November
Sunday Church Service, Courtesy Call with the Governor General, Audience with the Prime Minister, Investitures Ceremony and Laying of Wreath Ceremony
(Day Dress, Suit and Tie)
1025 His Royal Highness departs for St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral Church.
1030 Arrives and met by: The Most. Reverend Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the Very Reverend Philip Rongotha, Dean of St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral Church
1030 Special Service in collaboration with launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign
1130 Meet and greet with congregation
1205 Depart St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral Church for Government House.
Arrives Government House and met by: Mr Rawcliffe Ziza, Private Secretary (Acting) to Governor General
His Royal Highness Escorted inside and invited to sign Government House Guest Book.
Introduced to Their Excellences:
Sir David Vunagi, GCMG KStJ, Governor General, and Lady Mary Vunagi in the VIP Lounge
His Royal Highness Escorted to Ceremonial Room for Photo Opportunity.
1225 His Royal Highness Escorted to VIP Lounge for courtesy call and meeting with Governor General
1245 Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare (MP) audience with His Royal Highness
Venue: VIP Lounge
Government House
1315 His Royal Highness escorted to Recreational Leaf Hut to undertake Investitures
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare (MP) Departs Government House
1316 Presentation of Previous Honours and Awards (2018 and 2019 Birthday Honours)
1330 Light Refreshments
His Royal Highness meet and greet medal recipients, guests, and staff of Government House.
Photo opportunity with the Government House Staff
(Panpipe musical entertainment during reception)
1410 His Royal Highness Departs Government House for the British High Commission Residence
1415 Arrive at the British High Commission Residence
Opportunity to refresh
1440 His Royal Highness leaves Residence for Laying of Wreath ceremony at the Scouts and Coastwatchers Memorial Monument at Commonwealth Street, Pt Cruz.
1450 His Royal Highness arrives at Commonwealth St.
Met by: His Royal Highness Escorted to Ceremonial Room for Photo Opportunity.
1225 His Royal Highness Escorted to VIP Lounge for courtesy call and meeting with Governor General
1245 Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare (MP) audience with His Royal Highness
Venue: VIP Lounge
Government House
1315 His Royal Highness escorted to Recreational Leaf Hut to undertake Investitures
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare (MP) Departs Government House
1316 Presentation of Previous Honours and Awards (2018 and 2019 Birthday Honours)
1330 Light Refreshments
His Royal Highness meet and greet medal recipients, guests, and staff of Government House.
Photo opportunity with the Government House Staff
(Panpipe musical entertainment during reception)
1410 His Royal Highness Departs Government House for the British High Commission Residence
1415 Arrive at the British High Commission Residence
Opportunity to refresh
1440 His Royal Highness leaves Residence for Laying of Wreath ceremony at the Scouts and Coastwatchers Memorial Monument at Commonwealth Street, Pt Cruz.
1450 His Royal Highness arrives at Commonwealth St.
Met by: Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr (MP)
Patron of the Scouts and Coastwatchers Association.
Sir Bruce Saunders
Chairman of the Scouts and Coastwatchers Association
His Royal Highness is escorted to the Scouts and Coastwatchers Memorial Monument
Chairman gives brief history of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coast Watchers Monument
His Royal Highness lays wreath
Patron of the Scouts and Coastwatchers lays wreath
Last Post
His Royal Highness presented with a book by the Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr (MP)
Announcement of the end of program.
(Meet and greet with public as His Royal Highness is escorted back to his vehicle)
1520 Depart Commonwealth Street for the British High Commission Residence.
1535 Arrives at the British High Commission Residence
End of engagement for the day.
