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Prince Charles meets Barack Obama at Nato reception | |
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The Prince of Wales has hosted a reception at the Nato summit in Newport, after an earlier trip to the Royal Navy's new warship in Cardiff. | The Prince of Wales has hosted a reception at the Nato summit in Newport, after an earlier trip to the Royal Navy's new warship in Cardiff. |
President Barack Obama attended the event at the Celtic Manor, which was to promote Wales and thank the community for its hospitality. | |
Earlier, Prince Charles met the company of HMS Duncan in Cardiff Bay, as well as staff from other visiting warships. | Earlier, Prince Charles met the company of HMS Duncan in Cardiff Bay, as well as staff from other visiting warships. |
It comes as 60 world leaders met in Newport for the world summit. | It comes as 60 world leaders met in Newport for the world summit. |
Prime Minister David Cameron, Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones and Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb were at the reception on Thursday evening. | Prime Minister David Cameron, Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones and Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb were at the reception on Thursday evening. |
They were joined by other Nato dignitaries, school children and cadets. | They were joined by other Nato dignitaries, school children and cadets. |
The event was an opportunity to thank people from across Wales who have been involved in delivering the largest gathering of world leaders the UK has seen. | The event was an opportunity to thank people from across Wales who have been involved in delivering the largest gathering of world leaders the UK has seen. |
Guests were entertained by the orchestra of Welsh National Opera, students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Prince of Wales' official harpist, Hannah Stone. | Guests were entertained by the orchestra of Welsh National Opera, students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Prince of Wales' official harpist, Hannah Stone. |
Among those attending was Rachael Flanagan, who after setting up her cleaning firm Mrs Bucket aged 18 with just £20, now has 250 clients and employs 200 staff. | Among those attending was Rachael Flanagan, who after setting up her cleaning firm Mrs Bucket aged 18 with just £20, now has 250 clients and employs 200 staff. |
The award-winning entrepreneur said she was honoured to be invited. | The award-winning entrepreneur said she was honoured to be invited. |
"The Nato summit is a fantastic opportunity to promote Wales to the world and I'm so proud to be part of it," she said. | "The Nato summit is a fantastic opportunity to promote Wales to the world and I'm so proud to be part of it," she said. |
Earlier on Thursday the prince boarded the Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan. | Earlier on Thursday the prince boarded the Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan. |
The ship arrived in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday after returning to Portsmouth for the summer. | The ship arrived in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday after returning to Portsmouth for the summer. |
It had previously been in Glasgow where it supported the city's World War One commemorations. | It had previously been in Glasgow where it supported the city's World War One commemorations. |
Prince Charles, who is Admiral of the Fleet, spoke to the Destroyer's crew before boarding the French anti-submarine frigate La Motte-Picquet to meet staff. | Prince Charles, who is Admiral of the Fleet, spoke to the Destroyer's crew before boarding the French anti-submarine frigate La Motte-Picquet to meet staff. |
On Thursday night it will be the venue for a working dinner for the 28 Nato defence ministers. | On Thursday night it will be the venue for a working dinner for the 28 Nato defence ministers. |
They will be joined by 24 ministers from Nato partner countries including Australia, South Korea, Ireland and crucially Ukraine. | They will be joined by 24 ministers from Nato partner countries including Australia, South Korea, Ireland and crucially Ukraine. |