News about Ranil Wickremesinghe

As she visited the college in Nantwich this afternoon, Princess Royal, 73, demonstrated her passion for horses as a keen equestrian. As she landed at the school, the mother-of-two wrapped up in a grey scarf and donned a navy coat, accessorized with a horse brooch. As she talked to the horses and riders, she also stepped into the stables to pay some attention to them - and beamed as she stroked them.

The King's 73-year-old sister is on the island on behalf of the British government to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as a slew of government engagements. Sri Lankan Airlines' Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and her husband posted pictures of her boarding their aircraft in London, devoid of make-up and lugging two heavy holdalls. Despite a red carpet and a vibrant formal welcome at the other end of Colombo, she shrugged off any bid of assistance and happily carried three bags down the plane's stairs.

Princess Anne is travelling to Sri Lanka on behalf of the Foreign Office, joined by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence (both left). Anne, 73, died in Sri Lanka nearly 30 years ago (right) in 1995 as patron of Save the Children to see programs funded by the charity. Because of her brother's love for her brother and her reputation as one of Charles' most hard-working monarchs, she has been dubbed the King's "right-hand woman." In Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, and Jaffna, Buckingham Palace said, the princess will visit local communities and faith groups. During her stay, the princess will also visit Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

EXCLUSIVE: Kayleigh Fraser (left and right), 35, was searched in August by immigration authorities who claimed she was visiting the country on a non-working visa and confiscated her passport. Ms Fraser, a St Andrews woman who was visiting the country to study botanical medicine, said this was only brought to her attention after posting videos of the 'Aragalaya' ('Struggle' in Sinhalese) demonstrations on her Instagram (inset). A deportation order was upheld by the Sri Lankan supreme court, but Ms Fraser is concerned that she will be illegally arrested under the country's strict anti-terrorism laws, which allow people to be arrested for'religious, racial, or national disharmony.'