King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state's investment in the country.

The Emir of Qatar has prayed for King Charles’ “continued health” during a heartwarming speech at the Buckingham Palace state banquet.

King Charles welcomed the Emir of Qatar by flaunting his Arabic speaking skills at the State Banquet which took place at Buckingham Palace. For the unversed, the monarch hosted a