LONDON: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, consort of His Highness the Amir, have arrived in London on a state visit to the friendly United Kingdom, in response to an invitation from His Majesty King Charles III.

Their Highnesses were received upon their arrival at Stansted International Airport by Viscount Hood, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, a number of British officials, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Nirav Patel, and members of the Qatari Embassy.

His Highness the Amir is accompanied by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and an official delegation.

Two Royal Air Force warplanes accompanied His Highness the Amir's plane upon entering the UK airspace, to welcome and celebrate His Highness's visit.