In a diplomatic affair marked by regal charm, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, culminating in a cordial meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The distinguished delegation, led by Princess Anne, received a warm reception at the President's House in Colombo, where they were greeted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ali Sabry. The atmosphere was one of amity as the visiting royals engaged in friendly conversations with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe.

A significant moment of the encounter was marked when Princess Anne, as a symbol of goodwill, inscribed her name in the special guest commemorative book at the President's House, immortalizing her visit.

The gathering witnessed the presence ofg former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, State Minister of Health Sita Arambepola, President's Secretary Saman Ekanayake, and Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.