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Prince William's Historic Visit to Strengthen UK-Saudi Ties

1/21/2026

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Prince William, The Prince of Wales, will visit Saudi Arabia from February 9 to 11, 2026.
Kensington Palace said the trip is his first official visit to the country, intended to strengthen growing trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
This year, 2026, marks nearly a century of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.

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Prince William, The Prince of Wales, will visit Saudi Arabia from February 9 to 11, 2026.
Kensington Palace said the trip is his first official visit to the country, intended to strengthen growing trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
This year, 2026, marks nearly a century of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.