Yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses continue their visit in France by traveling to Lyon to commemorate VE Day.
Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by Mayor Georges Kepenekian and the President of Lyon Metropolitan Area David Kimelfeld, at Parc Tete d'Or where they participated in a ceremony to mark 73 years since the end of World War II. His Royal Highness lay a wreath at the foot of the monument in Parc Tete d'Or to commemorate those who fought in France.
After the commemorations, in honour of Lyon’s legendary culinary history, Their Royal Highnesses visited Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse food market, where they visited various stalls, including a cured meat stall which sells a Lyon-based meat called Saucisson de Lyon. The market is named after Paul Bocuse, one of Lyon's most revered and well-known chefs.
Her Royal Highness concluded the day with a visit to Emmaus Lyon, a French charity which uses social enterprise and recycling to provide long term support to those suffering from homelessness.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived on Monday in Nice were they attended the commemorations to remember those who died during the attack on Le Promenade des Anglais in July 14th 2016, went to Èze and received a masterclass on different scents and perfume-making techniques at Fragonard Perfumery, and The Prince was declared an Honorary Citizen of Nice by Mayor Estrosi
Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by Mayor Georges Kepenekian and the President of Lyon Metropolitan Area David Kimelfeld, at Parc Tete d'Or where they participated in a ceremony to mark 73 years since the end of World War II. His Royal Highness lay a wreath at the foot of the monument in Parc Tete d'Or to commemorate those who fought in France.
Other groups followed which included a schoolgirl who gently put down a single flower. The VE Day commemoration ceremony concluded with the brass band playing and a choir singing the national anthems of the allies in the Second World War.Their Royal Highness are attending a VE Day ceremony at Le Parc de la Tête d'or in Lyon.— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
The Prince of Wales laid a wreath to remember those who fought in France during WWII. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/b3oZPHrzY3
Their Royal Highnesses then met hundreds of guests, including veterans, schoolchildren and members of the public.Following the commemorations, The Prince and The Duchess met attendees, some of whom were veterans, and signed the Lyon visitors’ book. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/ODa4xpTqL4— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
After the commemorations, in honour of Lyon’s legendary culinary history, Their Royal Highnesses visited Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse food market, where they visited various stalls, including a cured meat stall which sells a Lyon-based meat called Saucisson de Lyon. The market is named after Paul Bocuse, one of Lyon's most revered and well-known chefs.
After which the couple separated with The Prince of Wales visiting Interpol HQ, where he was given a tour by Secretary General Jürgen Stock, taking in the building's command centre and meeting staff working on a variety of crime areas, including the illegal wildlife trade, modern slavery and works of art. During the visit, His Royal Highness was briefed on Operation Libertad, which saw the rescue of 350 potential victims of human trafficking across the Americas.To celebrate Lyon’s legendary culinary history, Their Royal Highnesses are visiting the Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse food market. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/VzCkKF4Bpv— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
The Prince of Wales was briefed on #OperationLibertad, which saw the rescue of 350 potential victims of #humantrafficking across the Americas: https://t.co/z7qoWysZBv pic.twitter.com/zMWAb5nxA0— INTERPOL (@INTERPOL_HQ) May 8, 2018
The Prince of Wales visits @INTERPOL_HQ in Lyon to learn more about the organisation and its work combating global crimes including the illegal wildlife trade and cybercrime. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/gDRvsk4qB5— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
Followed with a visit to ISARA Lyon University to meet a range of students, staff and recent graduates at the campus which is dedicated to agroecology, sustainable development and food science. As a lover and champion of sustainable development His Royal Highness was introduced to former students who have launched their own eco food companies, one of which supplies organic vegetarian meat substitutes to the commercial market.The Prince of Wales speaking to staff after seeing first-hand the work of @INTERPOL_HQ with French Interior Minister @gerardcollomb #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/JLM1aHykjj— Ed Llewellyn (@EdLlewellynFCO) May 8, 2018
Meanwhile, The Duchess of Cornwall dropped in at VIFILL SOS Femmes. VIFILL SOS Femmes is a refuge for women and children who have suffered domestic violence. Her Royal Highness was given a brief tour of the children's reception and shared kitchen. At the end of her visit, The Duchess gave the charity two hampers of baked goods for the women and children to enjoy.To end day two of the #RoyalVisitFrance, The Prince visited @isaralyon and met the university’s students and staff who are from a campus dedicated to agroecology, sustainable development and food science. pic.twitter.com/HWUh7t0oj5— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall visits SOS Femmes in Lyon, a charity that supports those affected by domestic abuse through providing refuge housing and advisory services.#RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/rBvUChWOEb— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
Her Royal Highness concluded the day with a visit to Emmaus Lyon, a French charity which uses social enterprise and recycling to provide long term support to those suffering from homelessness.
The Duchess undertook a tour of the centre's warehouse, following the lifecycle of donated homewares and meeting with resident "companions", the name given to those who live and work within an Emmaus community. The Duchess of Cornwall has been Patron of Emmaus's UK branch since 2006.The Duchess of Cornwall visits @EmmausLyon to see how donated and unwanted goods are restored and sold on to benefit the charity. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/Nkj7lE4FjL— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
Emmaus communities support formerly homeless people by giving them a place to live and meaningful work.— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 8, 2018
The Duchess of Cornwall is Patron of @EmmausUK and has visited a number of Emmaus communities across the country. #RoyalVisitFrance pic.twitter.com/6knSJv5lJ1
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived on Monday in Nice were they attended the commemorations to remember those who died during the attack on Le Promenade des Anglais in July 14th 2016, went to Èze and received a masterclass on different scents and perfume-making techniques at Fragonard Perfumery, and The Prince was declared an Honorary Citizen of Nice by Mayor Estrosi
