During his historic visit to Interpol's headquarters in Leon France, the Prince of Wales was briefed on the organisation's activities in combating human trafficking, environmental crime and protecting cultural heritage. His Royal Highness paid his respects at the recently inaugurated Interpol Memorial in honour of Law Enforcement Officers Worldwide, who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The delegation also toured Interpol's Command and Coordination Centre, which provides round the clock support for Law Enforcement in each of Interpol's 192 member countries. The UK and France have a long history of cooperation with Interpol, dating back more than a century. Both countries took part in the first International Criminal Police Congress held in Monaco in 1914, where the original idea of Interpol was born.