Sir Tim Laurence made a separate engagement during the Princess Royal’s visit to Thailand, explaining why the couple were not together at every event on the royal tour.
While Anne continued her program in Bangkok, Sir Tim traveled to Kanchanaburi to visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum dedicated to preserving the history of the infamous Burma Railway, often known as the ‘Death Railway’.
The museum tells the story of the thousands of Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers who were forced to build the railway during World War II, with exhibits documenting the immense human cost of the project.
Sir Tim joined Anne for the evening’s gala at the Thai National Theater in Bangkok, where they attended alongside British Ambassador Mark Gooding and met artists after the show.
Earlier, the royal couple also appeared together at Government House, where they were welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Before the official talks began, Princess Anne and Sir Tim paid their respects in front of a portrait of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand.
Throughout the visit, Princess Anne led a busy program aimed at strengthening ties between the UK and Thailand.
