Princess Anne begins South Korea tour for War anniversary

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, has arrived in South Korea for a multi-day royal tour focused on commemorating shared military history and strengthening bilateral ties in technology, industry, and culture. The visit, which began on Monday, July 13, 2026, includes her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

The first engagement was a solemn tribute at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, where Anne laid a wreath to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River. The ceremony honored British and Commonwealth service personnel who died during the Korean War, and the princess met with Korean War veterans during her tour of the grounds.

Her diplomatic schedule included a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House on Tuesday, July 14. Discussions centered on enhancing relations between the two nations as global strategic partners, with talks covering security, trade, investment, science, technology, and cultural cooperation.

The tour also highlighted modern industrial and technological collaboration. Anne visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and attended an event at Busan Port focused on maritime and shipbuilding sectors, areas of...