China State Visit Programme
Published
Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
The President of The People's Republic of China and Madame Peng Liyuan will arrive privately in the United Kingdom on the evening of Monday 19th October, at Heathrow Airport. They will be greeted on behalf of The Queen by The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will greet President Xi and Madame Peng on behalf of The Queen, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Tuesday morning.
Their Royal Highnesses will then travel with the President and Madame Peng to Horse Guards Parade, where the President will receive a Ceremonial Welcome.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will formally welcome the President and Madame Peng at the Royal Pavilion on Horse Guards Parade.
Presentations will be made, the Guard of Honour will give a Royal Salute and the Chinese National Anthem will be played. The President, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, will inspect the Guard of Honour. Afterwards, the President and Madame Peng will join The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for a state carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace.
Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by The Queen, Her Majesty will invite the President and Madame Peng to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to China.
In the afternoon the President and Madame Peng will visit the Palace of Westminster, where they will be welcomed by the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker. The President will deliver an Address in the Royal Gallery to Members of Houses of Parliament and other guests.
Afterwards, President Xi and Madame Peng will meet with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House. The President and Madame Peng will be invited to view a display by The Prince's School for Traditional Arts and meet students, and thereafter they will join Their Royal Highnesses for tea.
Later, The Duke of Cambridge will call on the President at Buckingham Palace. Following this, President Xi will receive an official call at Buckingham Palace by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jeremy Corbyn, MP.
In the evening The Queen will give a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for the President. Her Majesty and the President will both make speeches at the start of the banquet.
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER
In the morning the President will visit Imperial College London, the UK's number one research collaborator with China. His Excellency will be joined by The Duke of York and the Rt Hon George Osborne, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Later in the morning the President and Madame Peng will join The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a creative industry event at Lancaster House. The event will celebrate cultural collaboration, existing and future, between the UK and China.
Afterwards, President Xi will meet with the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, at No.10 Downing Street for a bilateral meeting.
In the afternoon, the President, accompanied by the Prime Minister, will visit the UK-China Business Summit at Mansion House. The summit will focus on investment, infrastructure and innovation, and will build on the two countries’ cooperation in bilateral trade and two way investment.
Later in the afternoon, the President will visit Huawei Technologies. The President will receive presentations looking at Huawei's 14 years in the UK, its innovation work with UK partners and the latest technology trends.
In the evening, the President and Madame Peng, joined by The Duke of York, will attend a Banquet at Guildhall given by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor and the President will both make speeches at the end of the banquet.
THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER
The President and Madame Peng will formally bid farewell to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace in the morning.
Thereafter, the President, joined by The Duke of York, will visit Inmarsat, a leading provider of global satellite communication services.
Afterwards, the President and The Duke of York will join a Confucius Institute conference hosted by UCL Institute of Education at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
In the evening, the President and Madame Peng will join the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, and Mrs Cameron, at Chequers Court for talks and dinner together.
Later, the President and Madame Peng will fly up to Manchester ahead of the final day of the State Visit.
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
In the morning, the President, joined by the Rt Hon George Osborne, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will visit the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester. The University leads the world in graphene research and is one of the most important centres for commercialising the one-atom-thick material.
Later in the morning, the President, joined by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, will visit the City Football Group.
Afterwards, the President and Madame Peng will be joined by the Prime Minister for lunch at Manchester Town Hall hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester. Invited guests will include civic and business representatives.
In the afternoon, the President and Madame Peng, accompanied by the Prime Minister, will attend an event at Manchester Airport.
At the conclusion of the State Visit, the Lord Chamberlain will bid farewell to President Xi and Madame Peng on behalf of The Queen. Their Excellencies will depart from Manchester Airport.
Related content
A speech by The Queen at the Irish State Banquet, 2011
No-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two...
The Queen's birthday
Original announcement of a State Visit by the King and Queen of Spain
Christmas Broadcast 1975
Then Christmas comes, and once again we are reminded that people matter, and it is our relationship with one another that is most important.
A speech by The Queen at the China State Banquet, 2015
We celebrate the ties between our two countries and prepare to take them to ambitious new heights.
Investitures
A speech by The Queen at the German State Banquet, 2015
Since 1945 the United Kingdom has determined to number among Germany's very strongest friends in Europe.
A speech by The Queen at the Mexico State Banquet, 2015
When the dynamism and creativity of our two countries are combined, whether that be in business, science, education, sport or culture, the results are extraordinary.
A speech by The Queen at the Singapore State Banquet, 2014
Mr. President, your visit is an opportunity to celebrate the links between our two countries, developed over almost two centuries.
A speech by The Queen at the French State Banquet, 2014
I recall my own happiness, discovering this beautiful country for myself and for the first time, and developing my own great affection for the French people.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Northern Ireland
A speech by The Queen at the Irish State Banquet, 2014
We will remember our past, but we shall no longer allow our past to ensnare our future. This is the greatest gift we can give to succeeding generations.
Announcement of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Rome
A speech by The Queen at the Korean State Banquet, 2013
Our people have had a close friendship ever since the first British diplomatic mission was established in Korea 130 years ago.
Announcement of a State Visit from the President of the Republic of Korea
A speech by The Queen at the Emirati State Lunch, 2013
Your visit this week is a chance to celebrate the depth of our partnership – a partnership that continues to grow and strengthen.
Announcement of a State Visit from The President of the United Arab Emirates
A speech by The Queen at the Kuwaiti State Banquet, 2012
Our relationship runs deep, and the United Kingdom is proud to have played its part in Kuwait’s recent history.
A speech by The Queen at the Indonesian State Banquet, 2012
Your visit is an opportunity for us to develop all aspects of our relationship, from trade and investment to areas such as climate change and education.
Incoming State Visit by The President of Indonesia announced
Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Tour by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Announcement of Diamond Jubilee events taking place on 5 June 2012
A speech by The Queen at the Turkish State Banquet, 2011
We have come through a great deal together to develop what is, today, a very modern partnership.