President Halimah Yacob welcomes Prince Charles and wife at the Istana

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SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob welcomed Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, at the Istana on Tuesday (Oct 31) morning. 

Arriving at around 10.30am, the prince received a ceremonial welcome at the Istana grounds, which included inspecting the Guard-of-Honour.

Prince Charles is on a four-day visit to Singapore. (Photo: Howard Law)

Prince Charles inspects the Guard-of-Honour at the Istana. (Photo: Howard Law)

Earlier in the week, the royal couple visited local athletes participating in the Queen’s Baton Relay, which is travelling around the world ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

President Halimah Yacob meets with Prince Charles at the Istana. (Photo: Howard Law)

This is Prince Charles’ second official visit to Singapore. (Photo: Howard Law)

The royal couple also met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Mdm Ho Ching while at the Istana.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching meet Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the Istana. (Photo: Howard Law)

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Prince Charles at the Istana. (Photo: Howard Law)

Mgm Ho Ching and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. (Photo: Howard Law)

This four-day visit is Prince Charles’ second official one to Singapore and a first for Camilla. 

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