Buckingham Palace press releases

ANNOUNCEMENT OF A STATE VISIT TO TURKEY

5 March 2008

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will make a State Visit to Turkey in May, at the invitation of President Abdullah Gul.

Background
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh last visited Turkey in October 1971.

Find out more about State Visits.