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Komuntale arrives for royal weddingPublish Date: Nov 02, 2012
Komuntale arrives for royal wedding
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Princess Komuntale and her fiancé Thomas upon arrival. Photo by Enock Kakande
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By Anne Mugisa   
                  
Tooro Kingdom Princess Ruth Komuntale arrived in the country Thursday night ahead of her November 17, 2012 wedding to her American fiancé Christopher Thomas.

Komuntale came with Thomas aboard SN Brussels airlines, which reached Entebbe International Airport at 11:00pm. The couple will wed at St. John's Cathedral in Fort-Portal town at the foot of Kabarole Hill where the royal palace is.

According to the palace sources, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru who is Komuntale's brother will host the reception in line with the Tooro culture.

Komuntale who is Oyo's only sister, earlier this year graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Public Relations.

The wedding will be preceded by an introduction of Thomas expected to be hosted the palace of Komuntale's uncle, head of Princes, Omujwera, Musuuga Charles Kayondo Kamurasi.   
      
According to the Palace sources, there will be a welcome dinner in honour of the couple today.    

Check out exclusive pictures of the couple's arrival in our gallery.
 

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