“The United Kingdom is proud to be Qatar’s oldest friend in the Western world. We have a special bond founded on mutual respect which has stood the test of time.” At last night's State Banquet, The King opened with a welcome in Arabic, before highlighting the UK's long standing relationship with the State of Qatar, and the nations’ shared histories. | The Royal Family

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👑 The Imperial State Crown - symbolising the Monarchy - is processed through Buckingham Palace before travelling to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will wear the crown whilst making his speech. | The Royal Family

279K views · 5.5K reactions | The King Charles III, The Princess Royal, The Duke of York, and The Earl of Wessex stand at guard at Her Majesty’s coffin for last time before Monday’s funeral | British Monarchy | Facebook