Prince Edward and Sophie Conclude Portugal Tour with Engagements in Porto
Prince Edward cracks jokes with schoolchildren as Portugal tour comes to an end
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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wrapped up their three-day visit to Portugal, celebrating the 640th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese alliance. They received the keys to the city of Porto and engaged with students at the Oporto British School, highlighting youth opportunities and bilateral relations.
- 01Prince Edward and Sophie were awarded the keys to Porto by Mayor Pedro Duarte, recognizing the historic Anglo-Portuguese alliance.
- 02The Duke engaged with students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, showcasing skills like knot-tying.
- 03The visit marked the 640th anniversary of the Treaty of Windsor, Europe's oldest diplomatic alliance.
- 04The couple's tour included engagements in both Lisbon and Porto, focusing on youth opportunities and women, peace, and security.
- 05This was their first visit to Portugal together since May 2005.
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh concluded their three-day visit to Portugal, which celebrated the 640th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the oldest in Europe. On their final day, they received the keys to the city of Porto from Mayor Pedro Duarte, an honor awarded to only nine individuals in the past five years. During the visit, Prince Edward engaged with students at the Oporto British School, participating in activities related to the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. He demonstrated knot-tying skills and shared light-hearted moments with the children, asking about their favorite subjects and hobbies. The couple's tour also served to emphasize the importance of youth opportunities and issues related to women, peace, and security. Their last visit to Portugal together was in May 2005, marking a significant return to strengthen bilateral relations.
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The visit reinforces the longstanding relationship between the UK and Portugal, promoting youth engagement and international cooperation.
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