As patron of the Olave Baden-Powell Society, Princess Benedikte participates in the organization’s board of directors meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The Olave Baden-Powell Society supports the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, which is a global voluntary association for Girl Scouts.

 

In addition, the programme will include a number of activities connected to The Princess’s patronages within the fight against diabetes. Malaysia is currently experiencing an increasing spread of diabetes.

PROGRAMME

Kuala Lumpur

 

Saturday, 11 January

Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting
Afternoon
Princess Benedikte participates as the patron of the Olave Baden-Powell Society in the organization’s 50th board of directors meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

Sunday, 12 January

Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting
09.00
The Princess participates in the Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting.

Afternoon
The Princess takes part in a reception held by HM The Queen of Malaysia. 

Evening
The Princess attends, among other things, a video presentation by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and a speech by the association’s president in connection with the Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting. In addition, The Princess participates in a dinner for current and potential members of the Olave Baden-Powell Society.

Monday, 13 January

Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting
Morning
Princess Benedikte participates in the Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting. 

Luncheon
The Princess participates in a luncheon held by HRH Princess Azizah of Malaysia. 

Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting
Afternoon
Princess Benedikte participates in the Olave Baden-Powell Society’s board meeting.

Carl and Martin Bek-Nielsen reception
16.00
The Princess takes part in a reception for business persons and potential members of the Olave Baden-Powell Society.

Pahang

Tuesday, 14 January

Launching of Pahang Girl Guides 2014 Diabetes Awareness Programme
15.00
Princess Benedikte takes part in the launching of the Pahang Girl Guides 2014 Diabetes Awareness Programme.

Dinner
20.30
The Princess participates in a dinner held by HRH Princess Azizah. 

Wednesday, 15 January

Princess Benedikte visits Penor Prison and inspects one of HRH Princess Azizah’s social projects, in which inmates weave silk.

Afterwards, Princess Benedikte visits Pekan Royal Museum to open an exhibition of royal woven silk from Pahang. 

Kuala Lumpur

Thursday, 16 January

Seminar about the fight against diabetes
14.00
Princess Benedikte presides over the opening of a seminar concerning the fight against diabetes, organized in collaboration between Malaysia’s health ministry and the Danish embassy, with support from Novo Nordisk.

Dinner
19.00
The Princess takes part in a dinner held by the Danish embassy with Malaysian health authorities, health professionals and partners in the fight against diabetes. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Read more about HRH Princess Benedikte.

Read more about the Olave Baden-Powell Society.

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