THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Morocco today where they were welcomed in traditional style - with a glass of milk.
The royal couple were greeted off their plane at Rabat airport by Prince Moulay Rachid, brother of the Moroccan King Mohammed VI and immediately sat down to milk, pastries and dates.
The traditional offering symbolises ''sweet and pure intentions'', the Moroccan hosts said, and it appeared to please the British royals who chatted animatedly with the prince and his wife, Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui.
The visit comes as the North African nation reaches a historical crossroads following the Arab Uprisings.
Morocco has so far avoided persistent unrest but several people died in February during violence linked to protests.
King Mohammed made a rare television appearance on March 9 announcing major constitutional reform.
Speaking before he was introduced to the British royals, Moroccan prime minister Abbas El Fassi described it as a ''peaceful revolution''.
He said: ''This is a very big event for Morocco, for the King to have invited the Prince, and it will reaffirm the historic relationship between the two countries.
''There is conformity in our views in many areas - international problems, regional problems and the fight against terror.
''This visit is a symbol because it comes at a moment of instability in many countries and the Prince, by visiting Morocco, is confirming that Morocco is a stable country.'' » | Monday, April 04, 2011
