Tuesday, September 27, 2005


SWEDISH ROYAL VISIT
South Australia is to host a royal visit in November by the King and Queen of Sweden, also attracting a high level Swedish business delegation.
Premier Mike Rann announced details of the two-day visit by His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia.
“The tour will showcase our State’s defence and wine industries. It will also highlight South Australia’s leadership in solar power technology and in key areas of science and research." Mr Rann said.
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The royal couple will arrive on the 10th of November.More than 200 of South Australia’s business, industry and education leaders as well as representatives from Swedish and regional communities will be invited to meet the royal couple at a State Dinner.
The King will examine Origin Energy’s revolutionary Sliver technology, maximising the benefit of solar panels, and tour SAAB Systems in Salisbury.
“South Australia has a special link to Sweden. Not only are the Swedes big consumers of SA wine, but our submarine project down at Osborne utilised Swedish technology and Swedish designs The Swedish defence company will be a strong contender to win high-tech work on the $6 billion Air Warfare Destroyers to be built in South Australia. . " Mr Rann said.

The royal couple will also spend time with Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson before continuing their Australian visit which takes in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Uluru and Perth between the 7th and 12th of November..

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