London: Vice President Dhankhar meets UK's King Charles III ahead of coronation ceremony
1 year, 7 months ago

London: Vice President Dhankhar meets UK's King Charles III ahead of coronation ceremony

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Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, will join an estimated 100 Heads of State from around the world for the historic crowning of Britain’s new monarch London: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with King Charles III at a reception soon after his arrival here on Friday to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony of the UK’s monarch at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & Dr Sudesh Dhankhar arrived to a warm welcome in London to attend the Coronation Ceremony of H.M. King Charles III, the Vice President’s Office tweeted. “Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with King Charles III during reception hosted by him for Commonwealth leaders at Marlborough House, London,” it said in another tweet. “VP Jagdeep Dhankhar @VPIndia joined leaders of the Commonwealth countries at a special event hosted by H.M. King Charles III at the Marlborough House, London.

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABC  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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ABC  

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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