{"id":132960,"date":"2024-12-03T21:07:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=132960"},"modified":"2024-12-03T21:07:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:07:28","slug":"princess-of-wales-joins-royals-as-qatari-state-visit-to-the-uk-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=132960","title":{"rendered":"Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">LONDON (AP) \u2014 The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar\u2019s trip to Britain on Tuesday as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally, even as the princess <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/kate-princess-wales-public-duty-ee5a195bc0c4af3516245f9262ffc306\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:recovers from cancer treatment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">recovers from cancer treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">The event will be just one of a handful of appearances that Prince William\u2019s wife, better known as Kate, has made since she was diagnosed with cancer in March, underscoring the importance of the gas-rich gulf state that invests billions in Britain and has played a <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/israel-palestinians-war-lebanon-hezbollah-11-09-2024-e97ca8ab4ac8151281bab6895bb04404\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:central role in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">central role in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">William and Kate greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani in the morning. The couples then traveled to Horse Guards Parade in central London, where King Charles III formally welcomed the emir and Sheikha Jawaher to Britain at the start of a two-day visit that will include a trip to Westminster Abbey, a banquet at Buckingham Palace and a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-body md:hidden\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto mb-5 flex flex-col overflow-hidden rounded-xl pb-5 shadow-[0_0_1px_rgba(200,160,251,.63),0_2px_6px_1px_#F3E6FE]\">\n<h4 class=\"m-auto block px-4 pb-4 pt-2 text-lg font-bold leading-6\">Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox<\/h4>\n<p class=\"m-auto px-4 pb-4 text-sm font-normal\">See for yourself \u2014 The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Queen Camilla, who has been suffering from a lingering chest infection, pulled out of the formal outdoors event on medical advice. She plans to take part in a lunch at the palace and attend the evening banquet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Though smaller than the U.S. state of Connecticut, Qatar has the world\u2019s third-largest reserves of natural gas and is a key investor in the U.K. The Qatari Investment Authority owns the luxury retailer Harrod\u2019s and holds large stakes in British companies such as Barclays Bank and the supermarket chain Sainsbury\u2019s. It has also invested heavily in London real estate, including the Shard, western Europe\u2019s tallest building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">But the display of pomp being rolled out for the emir sits uneasily with <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/world-cup-sports-soccer-middle-east-international-da0da30b7fb1cd5c14cb83b141b575d2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:human rights advocates;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">human rights advocates<\/a> who say women and LGBTQ+ people face discrimination in Qatar, and migrant workers still haven\u2019t been compensated for \u201cegregious abuses\u201d that occurred during preparations for the 2022 soccer World Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">\u201cHosting the royal visit without addressing these issues is tantamount to royal-washing Qatar\u2019s troubling rights record,\u201d said Yasmine Ahmed, U.K. director of Human Rights Watch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">The state visit comes at the end of a difficult year for Britain\u2019s royal family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/king-charles-iii-coronation-cancer-54f27cc73f383bd7b69e93ceddd9d538\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The king was sidelined for two months after;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The king was sidelined for two months after<\/a> it was announced in February that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. Just a few weeks later, Kate made public her own cancer diagnosis and said that she, too, would be stepping away from public duties to focus on her treatment and recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">While Charles <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/king-charles-britain-cancer-d646b835180e903c2d6c773e22f5dae1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:returned to public duties;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">returned to public duties<\/a> at the end of April, Kate needed more time and her return has been slower.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">The princess has made only a few public appearances this year, mostly at moments of national significance. They included the king\u2019s annual birthday parade in June and the men\u2019s final at Wimbledon in July. Most recently, she took part in <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/britain-remembrance-sunday-veterans-kate-king-charles-670d06dfdda6fb32a1725980932e3870\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies<\/a> in November to honor the nation\u2019s war dead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/britain-royals-kate-video-cf5a3c2b799a9599787f5926f4398439\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The princess announced in September;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The princess announced in September<\/a> that she had completed chemotherapy treatment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">One reason the government and royal family may have asked Kate and William to play a major role in the Qatari state visit is because they have a lot in common with the emir.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">All three are in their early 40s and were educated at elite British prep schools. The emir and William are both graduates of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, with the emir going on to serve in the Qatari military and William serving in both the British Army and Royal Air Force.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Kate and William will join the Qatari royals and the king and queen for a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">After lunch at the palace, the emir and Sheikha Jawaher will visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Later in the day, the king and queen will host a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">On Wednesday, the emir will visit Sandhurst, meeting with some of his former classmates and current Qatari cadets. He will also meet with RAF personnel who are providing advanced training for Qatari air force pilots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">The emir will then travel to the prime minister\u2019s residence at 10 Downing Street for his meeting with Starmer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">___<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0\">Find more of AP\u2019s coverage at <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/royalty\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/royalty;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/royalty<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/princess-wales-help-kick-off-050252248.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON (AP) \u2014 The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar\u2019s trip to Britain on Tuesday as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=132960\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-world","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=132960"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132960\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=132960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=132960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=132960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}