The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance as the King officially welcomed the Emir of Qatar to the UK for a two-day state visit.
Charles greeted the Gulf state ruler in Whitehall as he began a busy round of public engagements aimed at strengthening the ties between the UK and the Middle East nation.
Military pomp and pageantry was on display for the ceremonial welcome for the visiting head of state Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher.
On Whitehall’s Horse Guards Parade, a guard of honour were formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards stood waiting in two ranks to be inspected by the visiting head of state.
William and Kate had followed tradition and accompanied the Emir and his wife from their private residence to Horse Guards Parade for the ceremonial welcome.
The princess looked relaxed as she stepped from a chauffeur driven car with the prince, one of only a handful of official events Kate has carried out this year.
