Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street on Wednesday as the royal wrapped up a two-day state visit to Britain. On Wednesday, Thani, visited the Sandhurst military academy,

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state's investment in the country.

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was treated to a royal carriage procession and a lavish state banquet on the first day of his state visit to Britain Tuesday.

The emir of Qatar kicked off a state visit to Britain on Tuesday, enjoying a private lunch at Buckingham Palace and a special exhibition of items from the royal collection relating to Qatar.

Some 170 guests have gathered inside Buckingham Palace's ballroom this evening to enjoy a lavish three-course menu - as the King and Queen host a two-day visit from the Emir of Qatar

Watch as King Charles III welcomes the Emir of Qatar to Buckingham Palace as Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani begins a two-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, 3 December. Charles welcomed the leader and the first of his three wives,

Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will arrive in Britain on Monday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles and during which he will also meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is seeking deeper ties with wealthy Gulf states.

The Royal Family Welcomes Amir of Qatar For UK State Visit The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani,