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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa133)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/","crawl_time":1776468965,"first_indexed_time":1598036108,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,tauck!www,\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17857922703872484352","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Hong Kong Handover - June 30, 1997 - The Taucker Travel Blog","meta_descriptions":["As a royal chef, travel was an integral part of everyday life. We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"As a royal chef, travel was an integral part of everyday life. We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance.\nI remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30\nth\n 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY\nBritannia\n, in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30\nth\n.\nAs with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the\nBritannia\n. As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June.\nThere were two galleys on the\nBritannia\n, one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place.\nThe galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the\nBritannia\nand there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples.\nThe royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24\nth\n1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to!\nJune 30\nth\nwas a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights:\n16:30\nGovernor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY \nBritannia\n.\n18:00\nBritish Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”.\n18:15\nSunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts.\n19:30\nCocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!)\n19:45\nPrime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin.\n23:30\nHandover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.\n23:59:00-23:59:48\nMoments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems.\n00:00\nSovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong.\n00:15\nCharles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY \nBritannia\n and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London.\nSailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the\nBritannia\n, there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles.\nVery quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY\nBritannia\nbefore she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe.\nHere is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’.\nCRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO\nIf you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans.\nServes 4\nYou will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size.\nIngredients:\nFor the crab mayonnaise:\n400g \/14 oz white crab meat\nZest of 1 lemon\n1 red chilli\n6 scallions\n75ml \/1\/3 cup mayonnaise\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\nA handful of fresh mint leaves\n1 large ripe avocado\na squeeze of fresh lemon juice,\nFor the garnish:\n1 large ripe but firm avocado\nA squeeze of fresh lemon juice\nA drizzle of extra virgin olive oil\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n1 ripe mango\nA handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves\nMethod:\nLine the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.\nFor the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text\nLastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise.\nDice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper.\nDivide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds.\nPlace a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab.\nCover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out.\nChill for at least 30 minutes.\nTurn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves.\nDrizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. 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Explore by land, river cruises, small ship cruises, Tauck Bridges family adventures, and for the truly adventurous, small group tours.\n    \n    [View Our Europe Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Austria, Czech Republic & Hungary](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/austria-czech-republic-hungary-tours)\n    - [Croatia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/croatia-tours)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/england-tours)\n    - [France](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/france-tours)\n    - [Germany](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/germany-tours)\n    - [Iceland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland)\n    - [Ireland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/ireland-tours)\n    - [Italy](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/italy-tours)\n    - [Mediterranean & Greece](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/mediterranean-greece-tours)\n    - [Netherlands & Belgium](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/netherlands-belgium-tours)\n    - [Norway](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/norway-tours)\n    - [Portugal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/portugal-tours)\n    - [Scandinavia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/scandinavia-tours)\n    - [Scotland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/scotland-tours)\n    - [Spain](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/spain-tours)\n    - [Switzerland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/switzerland-tours)\n    \n    ###### River Cruises\n    - [Belgian & Dutch Waterways](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/belgian-and-dutch-river-cruises)\n    - [Christmas Market River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/christmas-markets)\n    - [Danube River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/danube-river)\n    - [Douro River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/douro-river)\n    - [Family River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-river-cruises)\n    - [Rhine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhine-river)\n    - [Rhône River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhone-river)\n    - [Seine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/seine-river)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/european-cities-paris-prague-river-cruise?tcd=qpx2025)\n    \n    [Spain and Portugal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/spain-portugal-escorted-tour?tcd=ib2025)\n    \n    [Rhine Connoisseur: Montreux to Brussels](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/rhine-river-cruise-brussels?tcd=qmn2025)\n    \n    [Classic Italy](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/italy-escorted-tour?tcd=it2025)\n    \n    [A Week In... Scotland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/scotland-escorted-tour?tcd=sd2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Israel & Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Israel may be small geographically but it is a country of epic proportions, rich with ancient sites and stories that stir the imagination within a modern, kaleidoscopic mix of immigrants, ethnicities, cultures, and religions. Situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, the country of Jordan delights from the archaeological treasures and antiquities of Petra to resort pleasures along the Dead Sea.\n    \n    [View Our Israel & Jordan Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/israel-jordan-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Israel and Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/israel-jordan-escorted-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids, Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tours)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Egypt: Jewels of the Nile](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/jewels-of-the-nile-egypt-tour?tcd=ey2025)\n    \n    [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour?tcd=ep2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Latin America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Costa Rica is tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife. Argentina is arid and distinctly European. Patagonia is an anomaly of animals, glaciers and jagged mountains. Brazil is Rio, Amazon jungles and Andean peaks. In Peru mountain cities and Incan ruins wait to be explored. Every region has its own dialects, but everywhere the technicolor landscapes speak the same language of adventure.\n    \n    [View Our Latin America Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Central America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/central-america-tours)\n    - [Colombia: South America's Eternal Spring](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/colombia-escorted-tours)\n    - [Costa Rica](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/costa-rica-tours)\n    - [Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/escorted-cuba-tour)\n    - [Galápagos Islands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/galapagos-tours)\n    - [Peru](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/peru-tours)\n    - [South America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/south-america-tours)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [A Week In... Mexico City and Oaxaca](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/mexico-city-oaxaca-guided-tour?tcd=mx2026)\n    \n    [Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/escorted-cuba-tour?tcd=cv2026)\n    \n    [Colombia: South America's Eternal Spring](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/colombia-escorted-tours?tcd=cb2026)\n    \n    [Essence of South America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/essence-of-south-america-brazil-argentina-escorted-tours?tcd=es2026)\n    \n    [Patagonia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/patagonia-escorted-tour?tcd=pt2026)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Middle East](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Ancient sites play headlining roles in Middle Eastern countries, where a cultural tapestry rich with timeless traditions and tales of life long ago coexists with present-day innovations. Whether you're exploring Israel, Jordan, Egypt or Morocco, our journeys through the Middle East introduce you to timeless architectural treasures and cultural legacies to be learned, shared and experienced.\n    \n    [View Our Middle East Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/middle-east-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Egypt: Jewels of the Nile](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/jewels-of-the-nile-egypt-tour)\n    - [Israel and Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/israel-jordan-escorted-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids, Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tours)\n    - [Morocco](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/magic-of-morocco-escorted-tour)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Egypt: Jewels of the Nile](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/jewels-of-the-nile-egypt-tour?tcd=ey2025)\n    \n    [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour?tcd=ep2025)\n    \n    [Magic of Morocco](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/magic-of-morocco-escorted-tour?tcd=mo2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [United States of America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    As diverse as it gets, from the fishing villages of Maine to the cliffs of Big Sur, from southwest canyons to tropical rainforests, volcanoes, Rocky Mountains, Pacific islands, Yellowstone, Giant Sequoias, towering cityscapes, blue-tinted glaciers, luminous fall foliage, lush vineyards, living Colonial museums, Newport mansions, and New Orleans jazz halls to the marble halls of Washington, DC. With insights from Ken Burns, America's Storyteller.\n    \n    [View Our USA Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Alaska](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/alaska-tours)\n    - [Eastern United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/east-coast-usa-tours)\n    - [The Best of Hawaii](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/best-of-hawaii-escorted-tour)\n    - [Midwest](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/midwest-usa-tours)\n    - [Southern United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/southern-usa-tours)\n    - [Western United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/western-usa-tours)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Grand New England](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/grand-new-england-fall-foliage-guided-tour?tcd=gr2026)\n    \n    [Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/charleston-savannah-escorted-tours?tcd=cs2026)\n    \n    [America's Canyonlands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/american-canyonlands-grand-canyon-escorted-tour?tcd=cy2026)\n    \n    [Yosemite and Sequoia: John Muir's California](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/yosemite-and-sequoia-escorted-tour?tcd=km2026)\n    \n    [Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/grand-teton-yellowstone-escorted-tour?tcd=sln2026)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [What's New](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    What's New\n    \n    ##### A Week In... Mexico City and Oaxaca\n    ##### Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine\n    ##### A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo\n    ##### Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons\n    \n    [View New Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/whats-new)\n- [Ways to Travel](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n  - [Land Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Explore six continents on fully guided land journeys, seamlessly orchestrated with authentic experiences on and off the beaten path, exclusive access, insider perspectives, premium hotel stays, and local cuisines.\n    \n    [View Our Land Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Africa](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris)\n    - [Asia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/asia-land-tours)\n    - [Australia & New Zealand](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/australia-new-zealand-tours)\n    - [Canada](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/canada-tours)\n    - [Europe](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/europe-tours)\n    - [Israel and Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/israel-jordan-escorted-tour)\n    - [Latin America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/latin-america-land-tours)\n    - [Middle East](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/middle-east-tours)\n    - [United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/united-states-land-tours)\n    \n    ###### Themed Tours\n    - [African Safaris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris)\n    - [Glamping](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/glamping)\n    - [Ken Burns American Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/exclusive-partnerships\/ken-burns)\n    - [National Parks](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/national-parks)\n    - [New England  Fall Foliage Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/fall-foliage)\n    - [Train Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/train-journeys)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Classic Italy](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/italy-escorted-tour?tcd=it2025)\n    \n    [Spain and Portugal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/spain-portugal-escorted-tour?tcd=ib2025)\n    \n    [America's Canyonlands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/american-canyonlands-grand-canyon-escorted-tour?tcd=cy2025)\n    \n    [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour?tcd=ep2025)\n    \n    [Best of the Canadian Rockies](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/best-of-canadian-rockies-escorted-tour?tcd=br2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [African Safaris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Tauck's African safaris reveal nature on its grandest stage. Track the Big Five across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Botswana. Witness elephants at sunrise, dine under starlit skies, and stay in lodges and camps that bring you closer to the wild – all with the care, comfort, and access that define Tauck's award-winning, one-of-a-kind safari experiences.\n    \n    [View our African Safaris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris)\n    \n    ###### Destination\n    - [Kenya](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/kenya-tours)\n    - [Tanzania](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/tanzania-tours)\n    - [South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/south-africa-tours)\n    \n    ###### Learn More\n    - [Best Time to Safari](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/best-time-to-safari)\n    - [On Safari with Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/on-safari-with-tauck)\n    - [Safari FAQs](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/safari-faqs)\n    - [Safari Packing Guide](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/safari-packing-guide)\n    - [Safari Parks Guide](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/parks-guide)\n    - [Which Safari is Right for You?](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris\/which-safari-is-right-for-you)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/classic-safari-kenya-tanzania-escorted-tour?tcd=kt2026)\n    \n    [Spotlight on South Africa and Victoria Falls](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/south-africa-tour-package?tcd=sx2026)\n    \n    [Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/tanzania-family-safari?tcd=yz2026)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Small & Even Smaller Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Connect even deeper to the places you visit on Small Group journeys (averaging 24 guests) and Even Smaller Group journeys (averaging 15 guests). With a lower guest-to-guide ratio, these journeys provide you with more personalized service and offer you more time, freedom and flexibility when exploring these destinations.\n    \n    [View Our Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-groups)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Africa](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris)\n    - [Asia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/asia-tours)\n    - [Australia & New Zealand](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/australia-new-zealand-tours)\n    - [Canada](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/canada-tours)\n    - [Europe](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours)\n    - [Israel – Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/israel-jordan-tours)\n    - [Latin America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours)\n    - [United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours)\n    \n    ######\n    - [Even Smaller Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/even-smaller-groups)\n    - [Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-groups)\n    \n    Featured Cruises\n    \n    [Paris, Dordogne & Bordeaux](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/paris-dordogne-bordeaux-journey?tcd=fc2025)\n    \n    [Switzerland: Europe's Crown Jewel](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/switzerland-escorted-tour?tcd=sw2025)\n    \n    [The Best of Hawaii](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/best-of-hawaii-escorted-tour?tcd=hw2025)\n    \n    [Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/canada-capitals-niagara-falls-escorted-tours?tcd=cn2025)\n    \n    [Namibia: Epic Safari](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/namibia-safari?tcd=nd2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    We explore Europe's great waterways, from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhone and the Seine, on all-inclusive, intimate riverboat journeys, with exclusive cultural experiences onshore.\n    \n    [View All River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises)\n    \n    ###### Rivers\n    - [Belgian & Dutch Waterways](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/belgian-and-dutch-river-cruises)\n    - [Christmas Market River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/christmas-markets)\n    - [Danube River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/danube-river)\n    - [Douro River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/douro-river)\n    - [Family River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-river-cruises)\n    - [Rhine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhine-river)\n    - [Rhône River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhone-river)\n    - [Seine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/seine-river)\n    - [Our Fleet](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/river-cruise-ships)\n    \n    ###### The Tauck Difference\n    - [Which River Cruise is Right for You?](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/river-cruises\/why-take-a-river-cruise\/a-river-cruise-for-every-guest)\n    - [Distinctively inclusive](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/river-cruises\/why-take-a-river-cruise\/distinctively-inclusive)\n    - [Exclusive Access](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/river-cruises\/why-take-a-river-cruise\/exclusive-access)\n    - [Fully-Guided](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/river-cruises\/why-take-a-river-cruise\/fully-guided)\n    - [Small is Big](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/river-cruises\/why-take-a-river-cruise\/small-is-big)\n    \n    Featured Cruises\n    \n    [The Blue Danube](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/danube-river-cruise?tcd=rdx2026)\n    \n    [Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/european-cities-paris-prague-river-cruise?tcd=qpx2026)\n    \n    [Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/paris-to-normandy-seine-river-cruise?tcd=rks2026)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Small Ship Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Navigate the world like never before aboard our small ship cultural and expeditionary cruises – explore some of the world's most intriguing ports of call in Europe, Asia, Antarctica, South America, Latin America, and North America.\n    \n    [View Our Small Ship Cruising](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising)\n    \n    ###### Cruises\n    - [Alaska's Inside Passage](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/inside-passage-alaska-small-ship-cruise)\n    - [Antarctica](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/antarctica-cruise)\n    - [Galápagos Islands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/galapagos-tours)\n    - [Great Lakes: Chicago to Toronto](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/chicago-toronto-great-lakes-cruise)\n    - [Iceland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland)\n    - [Japan & South Korea](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/land-of-rising-sun-cruise-around-japan)\n    - [Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/legendary-scottish-isles-edinburgh-glasgow-scotland-cruise)\n    - [Mediterranean & Greece](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising\/mediterranean-greece-cruises)\n    - [Norwegian Fjords & Coastal Treasures](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/fjords-coastal-treasures-norway-cruise)\n    - [Shores of Eastern Canada and New England](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/canada-new-england-cruises)\n    - [Treasures of Spain and Portugal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/treasures-spain-portugal-cruise)\n    - [Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/mediterranean-cruise-and-tour)\n    - [Venice & the Dalmatian Coast](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/venice-dalmatian-coast-cruise)\n    - [Our Fleet](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising\/ships)\n    \n    ###### Cruising Style\n    - [Cultural Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising\/cultural-cruises)\n    - [Expeditions](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising\/expedition-cruises)\n    \n    Featured Cruises\n    \n    [Iceland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland?tcd=li2025)\n    \n    [Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/sicily-amalfi-coast-rome-italy-cruise?tcd=sin2025)\n    \n    [Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/legendary-scottish-isles-edinburgh-glasgow-scotland-cruise?tcd=gee2025)\n    \n    [Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/galapagos-island-family-tour-and-cruise?tcd=yg2025)\n    \n    [Venice & the Dalmatian Coast](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/venice-dalmatian-coast-cruise?tcd=dc2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Family Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Tauck Bridges family tours are designed to inspire wonder and enrich understanding. Every travel detail is taken care of so you can share experiences, and connect with each other through the magic of travel.\n    \n    [View Our Family Travel Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel)\n    \n    ###### Destinations\n    - [Family Europe Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-european-tours)\n    - [Latin America Family Vacations](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/latin-america-family-vacation-packages)\n    - [Family US Vacations](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-vacations-in-usa)\n    \n    ######\n    - [Family Land Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-vacation-destinations)\n    - [Family River and Small Ship Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-cruises)\n    - [Family River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-river-cruises)\n    \n    Family Favorites\n    \n    [Castles & Kings: London to Paris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/london-paris-family-vacation-tour?tcd=yl2025)\n    \n    [Italia Bella: Rome to Venice](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/rome-family-tour-with-venice?tcd=yi2025)\n    \n    [Red Rocks & Painted Canyons](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/arizona-family-vacation-red-rocks-painted-canyons?tcd=yc2025)\n    \n    [Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/tanzania-family-safari?tcd=yz2025)\n    \n    [Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/danube-family-riverboat-cruise-and-tour?tcd=yux2025)\n    \n    [Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/costa-rica-family-tour?tcd=yo2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [Ways To Travel](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Discover our 85+ small group journeys worldwide… Tauck Bridges guided family adventures and river cruises… special savings for solo travelers and groups… and private trips for you, your family, and friends.\n    \n    ###### Ways to Travel\n    - [European River Cruising](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises)\n    - [Family Travel](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel)\n    - [Glamping](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/glamping)\n    - [Land Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours)\n    - [Shorter Adventures](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/guest-travel\/weeklong-tours)\n    - [Small Ship Cruising](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-ship-cruising)\n    - [Train Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/train-journeys)\n    - [Women’s Only Departures](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/guest-travel\/womens-only-departures)\n    \n    ###### Group Type\n    - [Even Smaller Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/even-smaller-groups)\n    - [Group Bookings](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/guest-travel\/groups)\n    - [Multi Generational Travel](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/guest-travel\/multi-generational-travel)\n    - [Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/small-groups)\n    - [Solo](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/guest-travel\/solo)\n  - [Ken Burns Exclusive Partnership](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ###### Overview\n    Our longstanding partnerships, the world over, connect you more deeply with the places you explore; they include our collaboration with America's leading storyteller, filmmaker Ken Burns, to craft Ken Burns American Journeys.\n    \n    [View Ken Burns American Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/exclusive-partnerships\/ken-burns)\n    \n    Featured Tours\n    \n    [Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/nashville-new-orleans-music-tour?tcd=mu2025)\n    \n    [America's Canyonlands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/american-canyonlands-grand-canyon-escorted-tour?tcd=cy2025)\n    \n    [Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/wonderland-yellowstone-winter-escorted-tour?tcd=vw2025)\n    \n    [Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/charleston-savannah-escorted-tours?tcd=cs2025)\n    \n    [In Freedom's Footsteps: New York to Washington, DC](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/freedom-footsteps-philidelphia-washington-dc-guided-tour?tcd=wb2025)\n    \n    01\n    \n    12\n  - [What's New](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    What's New\n    \n    ##### A Week In... Mexico City and Oaxaca\n    ##### Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine\n    ##### A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo\n    ##### Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons\n    \n    [View New Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/whats-new)\n  - [Roam by Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n    ![Roam By Tauck](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)\n    \n    ![Roam By Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/-\/media\/Feature\/eMail\/Images\/roam_header_black_logo.png?rev=8cf63323c1e64e9ea777499a5567e385&h=76&w=265&la=en&hash=0819409F8BD476306B8ACD807E01980C)\n    \n    Discover our newest dynamic escapes, designed for travelers in their 40s and 50s who have limited time off, packed calendars, and a desire to escape, recharge, and indulge in a way that feels less structured – yet entirely effortless.\n    \n    [Discover Roam by Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam)\n    \n    ###### Trips\n    - [Bordeaux & the Dordogne](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam\/tours\/bordeaux-dordogne-guided-tour\/?tcd=of2026)\n    - [Mexico City & San Miguel de Allende](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam\/tours\/mexico-city-and-san-miguel-guided-tour\/?tcd=ox2026)\n    - [Porto & the Douro Valley](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam\/tours\/porto-douro-river-cruise\/?tcd=od2026)\n    - [Prague & the Danube](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam\/tours\/prague-danube-river-cruise\/?tcd=ov2026)\n    - [San Sebastián & Rioja](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam\/tours\/san-sebastian-and-rioja-guided-tour\/?tcd=on2026)\n- [Why Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n  ##### The Tauck Difference\n  ##### Tauck Impact\n  ##### Our Story\n  ##### What's New\n  ##### Awards & Accolades\n- [Our Brands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/our-brands)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)\n  ##### The Taucker Blog\n  ##### Travel and Health\n  ##### FAQ\n  ##### Video Gallery\n  ##### Tauck Forums\n\n- Discover our brands\n  - Discover our brands\n  - [Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tauck-difference)\n  - [Roam by Tauck](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/roam)\n- [Log In](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/blog\/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997\/)  or  [Sign Up](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/Register)\n- Destinations\n  - Destinations\n  - Africa\n    - Africa\n    - Destinations\n    - [Egypt](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/egypt-tours)\n    - [Kenya](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/kenya-tours)\n    - [Morocco](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/magic-of-morocco-escorted-tour)\n    - [South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/south-africa-tours)\n    - [Tanzania](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/tanzania-tours)\n    - Themed Tours\n    - [African Safaris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris)\n  - Antarctica & the Arctic\n    - Antarctica & the Arctic\n    - Destinations\n    - [Antarctica](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/antarctica-cruise)\n    - [Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/manitoba-polar-bear-tours)\n  - Asia\n    - Asia\n    - Destinations\n    - [India & Nepal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/asia-tours\/india-tours)\n    - [Japan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/asia-tours\/japan-tours)\n    - [Southeast Asia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/asia-tours\/southeast-asia-tours)\n  - Australia & New Zealand\n    - Australia & New Zealand\n    - Destinations\n    - [Australia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/australia-new-zealand-tours\/australia-tours)\n    - [New Zealand](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/australia-new-zealand-tours\/new-zealand-tours)\n  - Canada\n    - Canada\n    - Destinations\n    - [Canadian Rockies](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/canada-tours\/canadian-rockies-tours)\n    - [Eastern Canada](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/canada-tours\/eastern-canada-tours)\n    - [Western Canada](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/canada-tours\/western-canada-tours)\n  - Europe\n    - Europe\n    - Destinations\n    - [Austria, Czech Republic & Hungary](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/austria-czech-republic-hungary-tours)\n    - [Croatia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/croatia-tours)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/england-tours)\n    - [France](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/france-tours)\n    - [Germany](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/germany-tours)\n    - [Iceland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland)\n    - [Ireland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/ireland-tours)\n    - [Italy](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/italy-tours)\n    - [Mediterranean & Greece](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/mediterranean-greece-tours)\n    - [Netherlands & Belgium](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/netherlands-belgium-tours)\n    - [Norway](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/norway-tours)\n    - [Portugal](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/portugal-tours)\n    - [Scandinavia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/scandinavia-tours)\n    - [Scotland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/scotland-tours)\n    - [Spain](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/spain-tours)\n    - [Switzerland](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/europe-tours\/switzerland-tours)\n    - River Cruises\n    - [Belgian & Dutch Waterways](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/belgian-and-dutch-river-cruises)\n    - [Christmas Market River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/christmas-markets)\n    - [Danube River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/danube-river)\n    - [Douro River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/douro-river)\n    - [Family River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/family-travel\/family-river-cruises)\n    - [Rhine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhine-river)\n    - [Rhône River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/rhone-river)\n    - [Seine River Cruises](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/european-river-cruises\/seine-river)\n  - Israel & Jordan\n    - Israel & Jordan\n    - Destinations\n    - [Israel and Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/israel-jordan-escorted-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour)\n    - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids, Small Groups](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tours)\n  - Latin America\n    - Latin America\n    - Destinations\n    - [Central America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/central-america-tours)\n    - [Colombia: South America's Eternal Spring](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/colombia-escorted-tours)\n    - [Costa Rica](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/costa-rica-tours)\n    - [Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/escorted-cuba-tour)\n    - [Galápagos Islands](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/galapagos-tours)\n    - [Peru](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/peru-tours)\n    - [South America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/latin-america-tours\/south-america-tours)\n  - United States of America\n    - United States of America\n    - Destinations\n    - [Alaska](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/alaska-tours)\n    - [Eastern United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/east-coast-usa-tours)\n    - [The Best of Hawaii](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/best-of-hawaii-escorted-tour)\n    - [Midwest](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/midwest-usa-tours)\n    - [Southern United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/southern-usa-tours)\n    - [Western United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/usa-tours\/western-usa-tours)\n  - What's New\n    - What's New\n    - [A Week In... Mexico City and Oaxaca](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/mexico-city-oaxaca-guided-tour?tcd=mx2025)\n    - [Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/bordeaux-paris-seine-river-cruise?tcd=qx2026)\n    - [A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/copenhagen-oslo-escorted-tour?tcd=wd2026)\n    - [Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/paradise-valley-yellowstone-guided-tour?tcd=py2026)\n- Ways to Travel\n  - Ways to Travel\n  - Land Tours\n    - Land Tours\n    - Destinations\n    - [Africa](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris)\n    - [Asia](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/asia-land-tours)\n    - [Australia & New Zealand](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/australia-new-zealand-tours)\n    - [Canada](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/canada-tours)\n    - [Europe](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/europe-tours)\n    - [Israel and Jordan](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/israel-jordan-escorted-tour)\n    - [Latin America](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/latin-america-land-tours)\n    - [Middle East](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/middle-east-tours)\n    - [United States](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/land-tours\/united-states-land-tours)\n    - Themed Tours\n    - [African Safaris](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/safaris)\n    - [Glamping](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/glamping)\n    - [Ken Burns American Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/exclusive-partnerships\/ken-burns)\n    - [National Parks](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/national-parks)\n    - [New England  Fall Foliage Tours](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/fall-foliage)\n    - [Train Journeys](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours-and-cruises\/train-journeys)\n  - African Safaris\n    - African Safaris\n    - Destination\n    - [Kenya](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/destinations\/africa-tours-and-safaris\/kenya-tours)\n    - 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We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance.\n\nI remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30th 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY *Britannia*, in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30th.\n\nAs with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the *Britannia*. As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June.\n\nThere were two galleys on the *Britannia*, one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place.\n\nThe galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the *Britannia* and there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples.\n\nThe royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24th 1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to\\!\n\nJune 30th was a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights:\n\n**16:30** Governor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY *Britannia*.\n\n**18:00** British Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”.\n\n**18:15** Sunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts.\n\n**19:30** Cocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!)\n\n**19:45** Prime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin.\n\n**23:30** Handover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.\n\n**23:59:00-23:59:48** Moments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems.\n\n**00:00** Sovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong.\n\n**00:15** Charles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY *Britannia* and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London.\n\nSailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the *Britannia*, there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles.\n\nVery quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY *Britannia* before she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe.\n\nHere is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’.\n\n***CRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO***\n\nIf you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans.\n\nServes 4\n\nYou will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size.\n\n**![Crab Tian](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)![Crab Tian](https:\/\/blog.tauck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CrabTian-226x300.jpg)Ingredients:**\n\n*For the crab mayonnaise:*\n\n400g \/14 oz white crab meat\n\nZest of 1 lemon\n\n1 red chilli\n\n6 scallions\n\n75ml \/1\/3 cup mayonnaise\n\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\nA handful of fresh mint leaves\n\n1 large ripe avocado\n\na squeeze of fresh lemon juice,\n\n*For the garnish:*\n\n1 large ripe but firm avocado\n\nA squeeze of fresh lemon juice\n\nA drizzle of extra virgin olive oil\n\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\n1 ripe mango\n\nA handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves\n\n**Method:**\n\n1. Line the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.\n2. For the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text\n3. Lastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise.\n4. Dice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper.\n5. Divide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds.\n6. Place a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab.\n7. Cover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out.\n8. Chill for at least 30 minutes.\n9. Turn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves.\n10. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. Season with black pepper and finish with a little twist of wild rocket on top of each tian.\n\nДо 100 000 рублей в виде онлайн займа на ресурсе [credit-n.ru](https:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi.html) без залога и поручителей, на карту онлайн.\n\nКругосулочный кредит можно взять в любом из мфо, такие займы онлайн – это нормальная практика.\n\nОсновная рекомендация – получайте займ до 10 000 рублей только на  своё банковскую карту и онлайн, это выгодно.\n\n## Related Journeys\n[![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)![](https:\/\/blog.tauck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Week-In...-London-and-Paris-374x220.jpg)](https:\/\/www.tauck.com\/tours\/london-paris-escorted-tour)\n\n[A Week In... 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Travel + Leisure® website is published by TI Inc. Affluent Media Group, a Dotdash Meredith company, which is not affiliated with Wyndham Destinations, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved; used under license.\n\nX","attrs_readable_markdown":"As a royal chef, travel was an integral part of everyday life. We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance.\n\nI remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30th 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY *Britannia*, in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30th.\n\nAs with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the *Britannia*. As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June.\n\nThere were two galleys on the *Britannia*, one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place.\n\nThe galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the *Britannia* and there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples.\n\nThe royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24th 1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to\\!\n\nJune 30th was a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights:\n\n**16:30** Governor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY *Britannia*.\n\n**18:00** British Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”.\n\n**18:15** Sunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts.\n\n**19:30** Cocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!)\n\n**19:45** Prime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin.\n\n**23:30** Handover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.\n\n**23:59:00-23:59:48** Moments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems.\n\n**00:00** Sovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong.\n\n**00:15** Charles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY *Britannia* and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London.\n\nSailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the *Britannia*, there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles.\n\nVery quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY *Britannia* before she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe.\n\nHere is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’.\n\n***CRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO***\n\nIf you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans.\n\nServes 4\n\nYou will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size.\n\n**![Crab Tian](https:\/\/blog.tauck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/CrabTian-226x300.jpg)Ingredients:**\n\n*For the crab mayonnaise:*\n\n400g \/14 oz white crab meat\n\nZest of 1 lemon\n\n1 red chilli\n\n6 scallions\n\n75ml \/1\/3 cup mayonnaise\n\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\nA handful of fresh mint leaves\n\n1 large ripe avocado\n\na squeeze of fresh lemon juice,\n\n*For the garnish:*\n\n1 large ripe but firm avocado\n\nA squeeze of fresh lemon juice\n\nA drizzle of extra virgin olive oil\n\nSea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\n1 ripe mango\n\nA handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves\n\n**Method:**\n\n1. Line the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.\n2. For the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text\n3. Lastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise.\n4. Dice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper.\n5. Divide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds.\n6. Place a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab.\n7. Cover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out.\n8. Chill for at least 30 minutes.\n9. Turn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves.\n10. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. Season with black pepper and finish with a little twist of wild rocket on top of each tian.\n\nДо 100 000 рублей в виде онлайн займа на ресурсе [credit-n.ru](https:\/\/credit-n.ru\/zaymyi.html) без залога и поручителей, на карту онлайн.\n\nКругосулочный кредит можно взять в любом из мфо, такие займы онлайн – это нормальная практика.\n\nОсновная рекомендация – получайте займ до 10 000 рублей только на  своё банковскую карту и онлайн, это выгодно.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	As a royal chef, travel was an integral part of everyday life. We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance. I remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30 th 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY Britannia , in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30 th . As with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the Britannia . As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June. There were two galleys on the Britannia , one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place. The galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the Britannia and there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples. The royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24 th 1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to! June 30 th was a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights: 16:30 Governor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY Britannia . 18:00 British Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”. 18:15 Sunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts. 19:30 Cocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!) 19:45 Prime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin. 23:30 Handover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. 23:59:00-23:59:48 Moments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems. 00:00 Sovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong. 00:15 Charles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY Britannia and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London. Sailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the Britannia , there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles. Very quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY Britannia before she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe. Here is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’. CRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO If you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans. Serves 4 You will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size. Ingredients: For the crab mayonnaise: 400g /14 oz white crab meat Zest of 1 lemon 1 red chilli 6 scallions 75ml /1/3 cup mayonnaise Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A handful of fresh mint leaves 1 large ripe avocado a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, For the garnish: 1 large ripe but firm avocado A squeeze of fresh lemon juice A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe mango A handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves Method: Line the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. For the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text Lastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise. Dice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper. Divide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds. Place a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab. Cover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Turn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. Season with black pepper and finish with a little twist of wild rocket on top of each tian. До 100 000 рублей в виде онлайн займа на ресурсе credit-n.ru без залога и поручителей, на карту онлайн. 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Mexico City and Oaxaca ##### Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine ##### A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo ##### Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons [View New Tours](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/whats-new) - [Ways to Travel](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) - [Land Tours](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Explore six continents on fully guided land journeys, seamlessly orchestrated with authentic experiences on and off the beaten path, exclusive access, insider perspectives, premium hotel stays, and local cuisines. 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Track the Big Five across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Botswana. Witness elephants at sunrise, dine under starlit skies, and stay in lodges and camps that bring you closer to the wild – all with the care, comfort, and access that define Tauck's award-winning, one-of-a-kind safari experiences. [View our African Safaris](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris) ###### Destination - [Kenya](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/africa-tours-and-safaris/kenya-tours) - [Tanzania](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/africa-tours-and-safaris/tanzania-tours) - [South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/africa-tours-and-safaris/south-africa-tours) ###### Learn More - [Best Time to Safari](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/best-time-to-safari) - [On Safari with Tauck](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/on-safari-with-tauck) - [Safari FAQs](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/safari-faqs) - [Safari Packing Guide](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/safari-packing-guide) - [Safari Parks Guide](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/parks-guide) - [Which Safari is Right for You?](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/safaris/which-safari-is-right-for-you) Featured Tours [Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari](https://www.tauck.com/tours/classic-safari-kenya-tanzania-escorted-tour?tcd=kt2026) [Spotlight on South Africa and Victoria Falls](https://www.tauck.com/tours/south-africa-tour-package?tcd=sx2026) [Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari](https://www.tauck.com/tours/tanzania-family-safari?tcd=yz2026) 01 12 - [Small & Even Smaller Groups](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Connect even deeper to the places you visit on Small Group journeys (averaging 24 guests) and Even Smaller Group journeys (averaging 15 guests). With a lower guest-to-guide ratio, these journeys provide you with more personalized service and offer you more time, freedom and flexibility when exploring these destinations. [View Our Small Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-groups) ###### Destinations - [Africa](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/africa-tours-and-safaris) - [Asia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/asia-tours) - [Australia & New Zealand](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand-tours) - [Canada](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/canada-tours) - [Europe](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours) - [Israel – Jordan](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/israel-jordan-tours) - [Latin America](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours) - [United States](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours) ###### - [Even Smaller Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/even-smaller-groups) - [Small Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-groups) Featured Cruises [Paris, Dordogne & Bordeaux](https://www.tauck.com/tours/paris-dordogne-bordeaux-journey?tcd=fc2025) [Switzerland: Europe's Crown Jewel](https://www.tauck.com/tours/switzerland-escorted-tour?tcd=sw2025) [The Best of Hawaii](https://www.tauck.com/tours/best-of-hawaii-escorted-tour?tcd=hw2025) [Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls](https://www.tauck.com/tours/canada-capitals-niagara-falls-escorted-tours?tcd=cn2025) [Namibia: Epic Safari](https://www.tauck.com/tours/namibia-safari?tcd=nd2025) 01 12 - [River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview We explore Europe's great waterways, from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhone and the Seine, on all-inclusive, intimate riverboat journeys, with exclusive cultural experiences onshore. [View All River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises) ###### Rivers - [Belgian & Dutch Waterways](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/belgian-and-dutch-river-cruises) - [Christmas Market River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/christmas-markets) - [Danube River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/danube-river) - [Douro River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/douro-river) - [Family River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-river-cruises) - [Rhine River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/rhine-river) - [Rhône River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/rhone-river) - [Seine River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/seine-river) - [Our Fleet](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/river-cruise-ships) ###### The Tauck Difference - [Which River Cruise is Right for You?](https://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/a-river-cruise-for-every-guest) - [Distinctively inclusive](https://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/distinctively-inclusive) - [Exclusive Access](https://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/exclusive-access) - [Fully-Guided](https://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/fully-guided) - [Small is Big](https://www.tauck.com/river-cruises/why-take-a-river-cruise/small-is-big) Featured Cruises [The Blue Danube](https://www.tauck.com/tours/danube-river-cruise?tcd=rdx2026) [Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague](https://www.tauck.com/tours/european-cities-paris-prague-river-cruise?tcd=qpx2026) [Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London](https://www.tauck.com/tours/paris-to-normandy-seine-river-cruise?tcd=rks2026) 01 12 - [Small Ship Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Navigate the world like never before aboard our small ship cultural and expeditionary cruises – explore some of the world's most intriguing ports of call in Europe, Asia, Antarctica, South America, Latin America, and North America. [View Our Small Ship Cruising](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising) ###### Cruises - [Alaska's Inside Passage](https://www.tauck.com/tours/inside-passage-alaska-small-ship-cruise) - [Antarctica](https://www.tauck.com/tours/antarctica-cruise) - [Galápagos Islands](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/galapagos-tours) - [Great Lakes: Chicago to Toronto](https://www.tauck.com/tours/chicago-toronto-great-lakes-cruise) - [Iceland](https://www.tauck.com/tours/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland) - [Japan & South Korea](https://www.tauck.com/tours/land-of-rising-sun-cruise-around-japan) - [Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow](https://www.tauck.com/tours/legendary-scottish-isles-edinburgh-glasgow-scotland-cruise) - [Mediterranean & Greece](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising/mediterranean-greece-cruises) - [Norwegian Fjords & Coastal Treasures](https://www.tauck.com/tours/fjords-coastal-treasures-norway-cruise) - [Shores of Eastern Canada and New England](https://www.tauck.com/tours/canada-new-england-cruises) - [Treasures of Spain and Portugal](https://www.tauck.com/tours/treasures-spain-portugal-cruise) - [Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles](https://www.tauck.com/tours/mediterranean-cruise-and-tour) - [Venice & the Dalmatian Coast](https://www.tauck.com/tours/venice-dalmatian-coast-cruise) - [Our Fleet](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising/ships) ###### Cruising Style - [Cultural Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising/cultural-cruises) - [Expeditions](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising/expedition-cruises) Featured Cruises [Iceland](https://www.tauck.com/tours/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland?tcd=li2025) [Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome](https://www.tauck.com/tours/sicily-amalfi-coast-rome-italy-cruise?tcd=sin2025) [Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh & Glasgow](https://www.tauck.com/tours/legendary-scottish-isles-edinburgh-glasgow-scotland-cruise?tcd=gee2025) [Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland](https://www.tauck.com/tours/galapagos-island-family-tour-and-cruise?tcd=yg2025) [Venice & the Dalmatian Coast](https://www.tauck.com/tours/venice-dalmatian-coast-cruise?tcd=dc2025) 01 12 - [Family Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Tauck Bridges family tours are designed to inspire wonder and enrich understanding. Every travel detail is taken care of so you can share experiences, and connect with each other through the magic of travel. [View Our Family Travel Tours](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel) ###### Destinations - [Family Europe Tours](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-european-tours) - [Latin America Family Vacations](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/latin-america-family-vacation-packages) - [Family US Vacations](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-vacations-in-usa) ###### - [Family Land Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-vacation-destinations) - [Family River and Small Ship Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-cruises) - [Family River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-river-cruises) Family Favorites [Castles & Kings: London to Paris](https://www.tauck.com/tours/london-paris-family-vacation-tour?tcd=yl2025) [Italia Bella: Rome to Venice](https://www.tauck.com/tours/rome-family-tour-with-venice?tcd=yi2025) [Red Rocks & Painted Canyons](https://www.tauck.com/tours/arizona-family-vacation-red-rocks-painted-canyons?tcd=yc2025) [Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari](https://www.tauck.com/tours/tanzania-family-safari?tcd=yz2025) [Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure](https://www.tauck.com/tours/danube-family-riverboat-cruise-and-tour?tcd=yux2025) [Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests](https://www.tauck.com/tours/costa-rica-family-tour?tcd=yo2025) 01 12 - [Ways To Travel](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Discover our 85+ small group journeys worldwide… Tauck Bridges guided family adventures and river cruises… special savings for solo travelers and groups… and private trips for you, your family, and friends. ###### Ways to Travel - [European River Cruising](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises) - [Family Travel](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel) - [Glamping](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/glamping) - [Land Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/land-tours) - [Shorter Adventures](https://www.tauck.com/guest-travel/weeklong-tours) - [Small Ship Cruising](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-ship-cruising) - [Train Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/train-journeys) - [Women’s Only Departures](https://www.tauck.com/guest-travel/womens-only-departures) ###### Group Type - [Even Smaller Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/even-smaller-groups) - [Group Bookings](https://www.tauck.com/guest-travel/groups) - [Multi Generational Travel](https://www.tauck.com/guest-travel/multi-generational-travel) - [Small Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/small-groups) - [Solo](https://www.tauck.com/guest-travel/solo) - [Ken Burns Exclusive Partnership](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ###### Overview Our longstanding partnerships, the world over, connect you more deeply with the places you explore; they include our collaboration with America's leading storyteller, filmmaker Ken Burns, to craft Ken Burns American Journeys. [View Ken Burns American Journeys](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/exclusive-partnerships/ken-burns) Featured Tours [Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans](https://www.tauck.com/tours/nashville-new-orleans-music-tour?tcd=mu2025) [America's Canyonlands](https://www.tauck.com/tours/american-canyonlands-grand-canyon-escorted-tour?tcd=cy2025) [Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter](https://www.tauck.com/tours/wonderland-yellowstone-winter-escorted-tour?tcd=vw2025) [Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston](https://www.tauck.com/tours/charleston-savannah-escorted-tours?tcd=cs2025) [In Freedom's Footsteps: New York to Washington, DC](https://www.tauck.com/tours/freedom-footsteps-philidelphia-washington-dc-guided-tour?tcd=wb2025) 01 12 - [What's New](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) What's New ##### A Week In... Mexico City and Oaxaca ##### Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine ##### A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo ##### Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons [View New Tours](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/whats-new) - [Roam by Tauck](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ![Roam By Tauck](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![Roam By Tauck](https://www.tauck.com/-/media/Feature/eMail/Images/roam_header_black_logo.png?rev=8cf63323c1e64e9ea777499a5567e385&h=76&w=265&la=en&hash=0819409F8BD476306B8ACD807E01980C) Discover our newest dynamic escapes, designed for travelers in their 40s and 50s who have limited time off, packed calendars, and a desire to escape, recharge, and indulge in a way that feels less structured – yet entirely effortless. [Discover Roam by Tauck](https://www.tauck.com/roam) ###### Trips - [Bordeaux & the Dordogne](https://www.tauck.com/roam/tours/bordeaux-dordogne-guided-tour/?tcd=of2026) - [Mexico City & San Miguel de Allende](https://www.tauck.com/roam/tours/mexico-city-and-san-miguel-guided-tour/?tcd=ox2026) - [Porto & the Douro Valley](https://www.tauck.com/roam/tours/porto-douro-river-cruise/?tcd=od2026) - [Prague & the Danube](https://www.tauck.com/roam/tours/prague-danube-river-cruise/?tcd=ov2026) - [San Sebastián & Rioja](https://www.tauck.com/roam/tours/san-sebastian-and-rioja-guided-tour/?tcd=on2026) - [Why Tauck](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ##### The Tauck Difference ##### Tauck Impact ##### Our Story ##### What's New ##### Awards & Accolades - [Our Brands](https://www.tauck.com/our-brands) - [Resources](https://www.tauck.com/blog/the-hong-kong-handover-june-30-1997/) ##### The Taucker Blog ##### Travel and Health ##### FAQ ##### Video Gallery ##### Tauck Forums - 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[Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure](https://www.tauck.com/tours/manitoba-polar-bear-tours) - Asia - Asia - Destinations - [India & Nepal](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/asia-tours/india-tours) - [Japan](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/asia-tours/japan-tours) - [Southeast Asia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/asia-tours/southeast-asia-tours) - Australia & New Zealand - Australia & New Zealand - Destinations - [Australia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand-tours/australia-tours) - [New Zealand](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand-tours/new-zealand-tours) - Canada - Canada - Destinations - [Canadian Rockies](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/canada-tours/canadian-rockies-tours) - [Eastern Canada](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/canada-tours/eastern-canada-tours) - [Western Canada](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/canada-tours/western-canada-tours) - Europe - Europe - Destinations - [Austria, Czech Republic & Hungary](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/austria-czech-republic-hungary-tours) - [Croatia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/croatia-tours) - [England](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/england-tours) - [France](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/france-tours) - [Germany](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/germany-tours) - [Iceland](https://www.tauck.com/tours/fire-and-ice-cruise-around-iceland) - [Ireland](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/ireland-tours) - [Italy](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/italy-tours) - [Mediterranean & Greece](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/mediterranean-greece-tours) - [Netherlands & Belgium](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/netherlands-belgium-tours) - [Norway](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/norway-tours) - [Portugal](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/portugal-tours) - [Scandinavia](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/scandinavia-tours) - [Scotland](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/scotland-tours) - [Spain](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/spain-tours) - [Switzerland](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/europe-tours/switzerland-tours) - River Cruises - [Belgian & Dutch Waterways](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/belgian-and-dutch-river-cruises) - [Christmas Market River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/christmas-markets) - [Danube River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/danube-river) - [Douro River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/douro-river) - [Family River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/family-travel/family-river-cruises) - [Rhine River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/rhine-river) - [Rhône River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/rhone-river) - [Seine River Cruises](https://www.tauck.com/tours-and-cruises/european-river-cruises/seine-river) - Israel & Jordan - Israel & Jordan - Destinations - [Israel and Jordan](https://www.tauck.com/tours/israel-jordan-escorted-tour) - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids](https://www.tauck.com/tours/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tour) - [Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids, Small Groups](https://www.tauck.com/tours/petra-to-pyramids-jordan-egypt-tours) - Latin America - Latin America - Destinations - [Central America](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/central-america-tours) - [Colombia: South America's Eternal Spring](https://www.tauck.com/tours/colombia-escorted-tours) - [Costa Rica](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/costa-rica-tours) - [Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey](https://www.tauck.com/tours/escorted-cuba-tour) - [Galápagos Islands](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/galapagos-tours) - [Peru](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/peru-tours) - [South America](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/latin-america-tours/south-america-tours) - United States of America - United States of America - Destinations - [Alaska](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours/alaska-tours) - [Eastern United States](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours/east-coast-usa-tours) - [The Best of Hawaii](https://www.tauck.com/tours/best-of-hawaii-escorted-tour) - [Midwest](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours/midwest-usa-tours) - [Southern United States](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours/southern-usa-tours) - [Western United States](https://www.tauck.com/destinations/usa-tours/western-usa-tours) - What's New - What's New - [A Week In... 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We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance. I remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30th 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY Britannia, in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30th. As with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the Britannia. As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June. There were two galleys on the Britannia, one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place. The galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the Britannia and there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples. The royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24th 1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to\! June 30th was a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights: 16:30 Governor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY Britannia. 18:00 British Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”. 18:15 Sunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts. 19:30 Cocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!) 19:45 Prime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin. 23:30 Handover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. 23:59:00-23:59:48 Moments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems. 00:00 Sovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong. 00:15 Charles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY Britannia and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London. Sailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the Britannia, there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles. Very quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY Britannia before she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe. Here is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’. *CRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO* If you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans. Serves 4 You will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size. ![Crab Tian](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)![Crab Tian](https://blog.tauck.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CrabTian-226x300.jpg)Ingredients: For the crab mayonnaise: 400g /14 oz white crab meat Zest of 1 lemon 1 red chilli 6 scallions 75ml /1/3 cup mayonnaise Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A handful of fresh mint leaves 1 large ripe avocado a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, For the garnish: 1 large ripe but firm avocado A squeeze of fresh lemon juice A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe mango A handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves Method: 1. Line the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. 2. For the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text 3. Lastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise. 4. Dice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper. 5. Divide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds. 6. Place a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab. 7. Cover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out. 8. Chill for at least 30 minutes. 9. Turn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves. 10. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. 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Readable Markdown	As a royal chef, travel was an integral part of everyday life. We seldom spent more than a few days in any location before moving to another. Mostly we travelled between royal residences within the UK, to fit in with Their Royal Highness’s very busy schedule of engagements. However, each year there were two overseas official state visits. These generally lasted between ten days and two weeks and we would often visit three or four countries in this time. There were many different reasons for state visits taking place, generally the royal family would visit countries where they could make a difference through charitable and other aid initiatives, however, tours were also planned around celebrations such as coronations and other events of national importance. I remember being called to a ‘pre-tour’ meeting at St James’s Palace in January of 1997 and realising that this tour would be like no other I had been on and would give me the amazing opportunity to be in the midst of a major historical event. HRH The Prince of Wales was to represent HM The Queen at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong on June 30th 1997, officially marking the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People’s Republic of China. We were to be based on the royal yacht, HMY Britannia, in Hong Kong for 5 days in the run up to the handover and sail out of Hong Kong just after midnight on June 30th. As with any tour, the planning started many months before we departed. Although this was a shorter tour than usual, it was to be particularly busy with many high-profile events being hosted on the Britannia. As soon as we had an outline of the programme, menu planning began and after a consultation with Prince Charles, menus were confirmed and ingredients lists compiled. All non-perishable ingredients were victualled onto the yacht in early March, before it left the naval base in Southampton for several destinations and British trade events before arriving in Hong Kong in late June. There were two galleys on the Britannia, one for the ships company; cooking for about two hundred hungry sailors, and then the ‘royal galley’ where we cooked for the royal party and all official entertaining. We had three wonderful navy chefs in the royal galley, who worked alongside the visiting chefs (be they Queen’s chefs or The Prince of Wales’s chefs, etc.). The head chef was a fantastic man called ‘Swampy’ – it was a long time before I discovered his real name – Lawrence Marsh! He was a very important liaison in getting all our supplies on board. For fresh produce we would place orders with local suppliers (wherever in the world we were) and they would often deliver to the yacht just before we arrived, so he would carefully check the produce and stow it ready for our arrival. We generally started cooking as soon as we boarded, so supplies needed to be in place. The galley was certainly not ‘state of the art’! It was very small, poorly ventilated and in climates as humid as Hong Kong it was very hot. However, it was amazing what we managed to produce and it was always a place of much laughter and camaraderie. I was the first female chef to cook on the Britannia and there was a young sailor whom I could call on when I needed ingredients from the store. The chillers were all several floors below the level of the galley and in order to get to them you had to go through the sailors’ living quarters, so I was not permitted to go down there! I was hence spared many trips up and down steep ladders with heavy sacks of potatoes and boxes of apples. The royal tour party arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of June 24th 1997. We served a light lunch that day to HRH The Prince of Wales and several guests followed by the first official event that evening, of a canapé reception for 100 guests. The days that followed were very long and busy with not only lunches, dinners and receptions but working breakfasts too. One vivid memory I have, is of walking the streets very late one evening in search of Danish Pastries! The British foreign secretary, was hosting a breakfast meeting on board the following morning and for some crazy reason had stipulated that this was what he wanted to serve. The galley was far too hot to contemplate making any and the Hong Kong humidity dictated that even the crispiest, flakiest croissant quickly became soft and rather rubbery. However, foreign secretary Cook was not to be deterred, so once dinner had been served, I set off with a couple of sailors (who had visited Hong Kong on many previous occasions and knew it well) in search of the said confections. It was after midnight when we eventually found a bakery which had just started their night shift and we agreed to return at 6:00 am to collect our bounty. By the time they were served several hours later they still looked delicious, but were far from crisp. I doubt Mr Cook had any inkling of how much trouble he had put us to\! June 30th was a very busy day in the galley, so there was no venturing ashore. Those who did have the opportunity to do so, described an atmosphere of great anticipation and optimistic expectation but tinged with uncertainty. It was quite stormy in the afternoon which added tremendously to the feeling of the highly emotionally charged day that it was. There was a full programme of official events all day and continuing into the evening. These are some of the highlights: 16:30 Governor Chris Patten departed from Government House for HMY Britannia. 18:00 British Hong Kong troops farewell ceremony was held. Governor Chris Patten began his speech with “Today is a day of celebration, not sorrow”. 18:15 Sunset farewell ceremony parade on Hong Kong waterfronts. 19:30 Cocktail reception for 4,000 guests at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (fortunately we did not have to cater for this!) 19:45 Prime Minister Tony Blair meets for summit talks with President Jiang Zemin. 23:30 Handover Ceremony officially begins. The Prince of Wales reads a farewell speech on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. 23:59:00-23:59:48 Moments before midnight the Flag of the United Kingdom and the British colonial flag of Hong Kong were slowly lowered to the British national anthem, symbolising the end of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. Then, a 12-second hiatus occurred between the British and Chinese anthems. 00:00 Sovereignty of Hong Kong is officially transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. The Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the new Hong Kong regional flag were simultaneously raised to the Chinese national anthem, to officially mark the beginning of the Chinese rule in Hong Kong. 00:15 Charles, Prince of Wales and Governor Chris Patten with his family, bid the citizens of Hong Kong farewell at the Tamar site. They boarded HMY Britannia and sailed to the Philippines, from where they flew back to London. Sailing out of Hong Kong harbour is something I shall never forget! There were hundreds of small boats in the water all around the Britannia, there were fireworks everywhere, thousands of candles burning in the windows of the many tower blocks and there were many bands playing. For Governor Chris Patten and his family, it was an incredibly emotional departure. I was fortunate to be allowed to stand on the bridge as we set sail, from where I got a fantastic view. In addition to that, although it was relatively early days for mobile phones, I was able to make a call to my parents who were watching the ceremony on television in South Africa. I told them where I was standing and to look out for me in my red dress – and whilst I was speaking to them, they spotted me. I was so thrilled to be able to feel that I had truly shared such an incredibly special experience with them across so many miles. Very quickly we left the bright lights of Hong Kong behind us and were surrounded by just ocean and darkness as we headed for the Philippines. It was a very rough few days at sea, and not very enjoyable for those of us who were not seasoned sailors! However, it was also a time to savour, as this was the final voyage of HMY Britannia before she was de-commissioned. Disembarking for the very last time on arrival into the Philippines was so sad. The royal yacht holds a host of very happy memories for me, from many exotic corners of the globe. Here is the recipe for one of the dishes that we served whilst in Hong Kong, taken from my cookbook ‘The Royal Touch’. *CRAB TIAN WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO* If you are looking for a starter that takes next to no time to prepare and yet will still impress your guests, then this is the one for you. It is also versatile; while it is perfect for a light summers lunch it is certainly not out of place served at a formal dinner. You can vary the presentation and if you don’t have ring moulds then you can shape the crab into quenelles using two tablespoons. If you are preparing this more than an hour before it will be served, leave out the avocado as it will become discoloured. In this case you could use diced tomato instead and garnish with avocado and superfine beans. Serves 4 You will need four 10cm (4 inch) metal rings which are at least 5cm (2 inches) high OR you can use ramekins of similar size. ![Crab Tian](https://blog.tauck.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CrabTian-226x300.jpg)Ingredients: For the crab mayonnaise: 400g /14 oz white crab meat Zest of 1 lemon 1 red chilli 6 scallions 75ml /1/3 cup mayonnaise Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A handful of fresh mint leaves 1 large ripe avocado a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, For the garnish: 1 large ripe but firm avocado A squeeze of fresh lemon juice A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe mango A handful of wild arugula & a few extra mint leaves Method: 1. Line the rings or ramekins with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. 2. For the crab mayonnaise: Check the crab meat carefully with your fingers and remove any small pieces of shell. Finely grate the lemon zest into the crabmeat. Seed and finely slice the chilli and chop the spring onions very thinly, mix both into the crabmeat with the mayonnaise. Season delicately with salt and freshly ground black pepper. spacing seems quite wide in no. 2 in your text 3. Lastly, shred the mint and mix it into the crab mayonnaise. 4. Dice one of the avocados, squeeze the lemon juice over it and season with salt and pepper. 5. Divide half of the crab mayonnaise between the 4 rings or moulds. 6. Place a quarter of the diced avocado into each ring and distribute it evenly over the crab. 7. Cover the avocado with the remaining crab mayonnaise. Press down well so that the tian holds its shape when turned out. 8. Chill for at least 30 minutes. 9. Turn each tian out onto the centre of a plate and surround with small chunks of mango and avocado and a few mint leaves. 10. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mango and avocado. Season with black pepper and finish with a little twist of wild rocket on top of each tian. До 100 000 рублей в виде онлайн займа на ресурсе [credit-n.ru](https://credit-n.ru/zaymyi.html) без залога и поручителей, на карту онлайн. Кругосулочный кредит можно взять в любом из мфо, такие займы онлайн – это нормальная практика. Основная рекомендация – получайте займ до 10 000 рублей только на своё банковскую карту и онлайн, это выгодно.
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