SM Lee spotted at the British Museum in London

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, was seen sightseeing around the UK after his U.S. work trip.

He was spotted at the British Museum in London, UK in mid-November.

Spotted at The British Museum

A user on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu posted the unexpected encounter on Nov. 14, 2024, saying that her boyfriend was the first to notice the former prime minister when they visited the museum.

She said almost no one recognised who he was.

"London sure is a great place to meet all kinds of celebrities!" the user remarked.

The photos showed SM Lee immersed in looking at the various artifacts around the museum.

"Went for a jalan jalan to take in the sights around Cambridge"

The former Prime Minister of Singapore posted photos he took of his visit on Instagram on Nov. 18, saying that he was back in Singapore after he stopped by the UK after his U.S. work trip.

The photos showed different scenic shots around the UK.

SM Lee said he visited some old friends and former professors in Cambridge, as well as met Singapore students at a tea reception.

"I also went for a jalan jalan to take in the sights around Cambridge," he added, using the Malay word for "stroll".

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Since SM Lee handed over the reins to now-PM Wong on May 15, 2024, he was spotted enjoying his time with his wife and grandchildren around Singapore.

He was seen taking photos on an outing with his wife Ho Ching at the Bird Paradise in Mandai on Nov. 4, which he later posted on his Facebook.

Earlier that year, another member of the public took a video of him and Ho Ching at Great World going to the indoor playground with young children in tow.

Commenters wished SM Lee good health and urged him to enjoy his time with his family.

Top image via @Miaaa98/Xiaohongshu