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Monaco’s Prince Albert II accorded state welcome at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Prince of Monaco, Prince Albert II was accorded a state welcome at Istana Negara here today in conjunction with his four-day inaugural state visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday.
Upon arrival at 11am, the Prince and his delegation were greeted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along with other Cabinet ministers and top government officials, were also present to welcome the distinguished guests.
The welcoming ceremony commenced with the Royal Malaysian Air Force central band performing the national anthems of both Monaco and Malaysia, followed by a 21-gun salute.
Prince Albert then inspected a guard of honour comprising four officers and 103 rank-and-file personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment.
As a symbol of unity and friendship, Prince Albert and Al-Sultan Abdullah then planted a Pokok Keranji (scientific name: Dialium indum), a type of fruit tree, in the palace courtyard.
The royals then proceeded to a meeting, during which they discussed matters concerning bilateral relations between Malaysia and Monaco.
