Princess Anne, Sister of King Charles III, to Visit Korea Next Month for the First Time in 8 Years: "A Longstanding Friendship with Korea"

Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, will visit South Korea next month. This marks her first visit to the country in eight years since the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in 2018.

Princess Anne of the British Royal Family. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the British Embassy in Seoul on June 10, Princess Anne is scheduled to visit Korea with her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, for a three-day visit starting from July 13.

During her stay, Princess Anne will attend a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River to honor the sacrifices of British soldiers who fought in the Korean War. The embassy also explained that she will highlight cooperation between Korea and the United Kingdom in various fields, including maritime manufacturing, advanced technology, research, education, and people-to-people exchanges. Her itinerary will also include events related to charitable organizations and social contribution activities that she supports.

Colin Crooks, the British Ambassador to South Korea, stated, "The British Royal Family and the Republic of Korea have maintained a long-standing friendship and deep bond," adding, "This visit by Princess Anne will be a symbolic occasion demonstrating the strength and warmth of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea."

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