Korean State Visit Programme

Published 05 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November, 2013
Morning
The President of the Republic of Korea is met privately by The Duke of York on behalf of The Queen. The Duke accompanies Her Excellency to Horse Guards Parade.

Afternoon
Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards Parade and Inspection of the Guard of Honour, followed by State Drive to Buckingham Palace
Arrival at Buckingham Palace
Luncheon
Exchange of Gifts and Royal Collection display of items relating to the Republic of Korea
Korean War Memorial Ground-Breaking Ceremony
Visit to Westminster Abbey
Visit to the Palace of Westminster
Call at Buckingham Palace by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Call at Buckingham Palace by the Leader of the Opposition

Evening
State Banquet at Buckingham Palace

Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Morning
Joint Economic and Trade Committee and CEO Forum at Lancaster House

Afternoon
Visit to No. 10 Downing Street
Visit to Imperial College London
Private Korean Diaspora Event at Royal Garden Hotel
Visit to the 2013 London Korean Film Festival at Cineworld Cinema, Haymarket
Reception and Banquet at Guildhall

Thursday, 7 November 2013
Morning
Formal Farewells at Buckingham Palace