1.   Earlier the Dalai Lama had spent six days in England on a private visit.

2.   The president is paying a private visit to Europe.

3.   The King was on a private visit to enable him to pray at the tombs of his ancestors.

4.   This was followed by a two-day stay in Zambia, where he met President Kenneth Kaunda, and a private visit to the United Kingdom.

5.   Before returning home she paid a private visit to Kentucky.

6.   Although termed an unofficial private visit, Botha met with his then counterpart Boris Pankin as well as with Eduard Shevardnadze.

7.   President Franois Mitterrand of France had been on board the yacht two days previously during a private visit.

8.   In between the trips, Mrs Robinson, who will be accompanied by her husband Nick will go on a private visit to Hong Kong.

9.   Fergie arrived at Manchester airport early this morning for the private visit to five MacIntyre homes in Wirral.