LONDON (AP)
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are to go on a two-week tour of the Middle East and India, officials said yesterday.
The Prince of Wales and the former Camilla Parker Bowles are to begin their trip _ their second official tour together _ on Monday, visiting Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India.
The visit will aim to better Britain’s international profile, promote interfaith tolerance and push the prince’s environmental initiatives, said a statement from Clarence House, Charles’ office.
The royals will start their visit in Egypt, where they are to lay a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in El Alamein and attend an exhibition of Islamic art, Clarence House said. From there, they will travel to Saudi Arabia to attend meetings focusing on education and work training.
Their tour wraps up in India, where Charles and Camilla will attend the British High Commissioner’s annual reception for diplomats, politicians and businessmen. Clarence House said the prince is expected to discuss his ideas for sustainable farming, water conservation and employment. The couple’s first official foreign trip together was to the US in November, where the newlyweds met with stars like Sting and Yoko Ono in New York, and attended a dinner at the White House with George Bush and Laura.

Last update on: 20-3-2006