State Visit: King Charles III, Camilla to host Qatar’s Emir in December
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to host Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit at Buckingham Palace from December 3-4, 2024, according to an official statement from the palace. This visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
The upcoming visit follows a recent meeting between the King and Qatar’s Emir at the COP28 climate summit held in Dubai in December 2023, where global leaders gathered to address pressing environmental issues. The meeting in London is expected to build on their previous discussions and strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and Qatar.
Earlier this year, King Charles hosted Japan’s Emperor Naruhito in June, marking the first state visit since the monarch resumed his royal duties after undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer. The visit by Emperor Naruhito was seen as a testament to King Charles’s commitment to fostering international relations despite personal health challenges.
The visit by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continues this pattern of high-profile diplomatic events, reflecting the ongoing importance of Qatar-UK relations.
