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British High Commission praise for State govt

By Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, May 4 - The British High Commission has expressed its gratitude to the Government of Assam and the people at large for making the visit of the Royal couple � Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton � to Assam a success, stated an official press release here this evening.

The Royal couple also appreciated the rhino conservation efforts in Assam, added the press release.

In a letter to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, British Deputy High Commissioner to India Scott Furssedonn Wood stated that Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed the time they spent in Assam with its people. The letter made a particular mention about how the Royal couple was impressed by the hospitality in Assam and the excellent work that the State has put in with regard to conservation strategies for rhinos and other wildlife and steps taken to address the problem of man-animal conflict.

The British High Commission has also placed it on record the unparalleled cooperation rendered by the Government of Assam, which was instrumental in making the visit of Their Royal Highnesses a success. It also added that the visit of the Royal couple further strengthened the historic connection between the United Kingdom and Assam.

Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, also expressed their strong desire to visit Assam again to enjoy its pristine beauty and unique flora and fauna along with the simple, colourful and hospitable people.

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