Sir Tim Laurence undertook a separate engagement during the Princess Royal’s visit to Thailand, which explains why the couple were not together at all events on the royal tour.
While Anne continued her program in Bangkok, Sir Tim traveled to Kanchanaburi to visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum dedicated to preserving the history of the infamous Burma Railway, often known as the “Death Railway”.
The museum tells the story of the thousands of Allied prisoners of war and Asian workers who were forced to build the railway during World War II, with exhibits documenting the immense human cost of the project.
Sir Tim joined Anne for the evening’s gala performance at the National Theater of Thailand in Bangkok, where they attended alongside British Ambassador Mark Gooding and met the performers after the show.
Previously, the royal couple had also appeared together at Government House, where they were received by Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Before the official discussions began, Princess Anne and Sir Tim paid their respects before a portrait of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand.
Throughout the visit, Princess Anne led an intense program aimed at strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Thailand.
