04. Apr 2009
Prince Charles discusses Tibet with Chinese leader
(Press Association) The Prince of Wales has discussed the issue of Tibet during talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. Prince Charles broached the subject during his first ever private discussion with a Chinese leader in the UK. Clarence House, the Prince's office, did not release details of the discussion but Charles is a long-time supporter of the Dalai Lama. A spokesman described the discussion between the prince and the president as a good meeting. He said: "The Prince and the president discussed a full range of issues of mutual concern, including climate change, the reconstruction of areas damaged by last year's earthquake and the situation in Tibet".