Princess Kate joined the royals to welcome the Emir of Qatar in London, marking her most significant public engagement since starting cancer treatment. She participated in a ceremonial welcome and a private lunch, indicating a positive health update.
Follow MailOnline's liveblog for all theThe Princess of Wales joined the royals to welcome the Emir of Qatar today as she attended her most significant public engagement since starting cancer treatment .
Kate is carrying out even more royal duties than previously planned at today’s state visit in London amid what is being seen as a ‘positive sign’ in royal circles. Around the same time at Horse Guards Parade, Charles welcomed the Qataris for a ceremony of pomp and pageantry. A guard of honour was formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards stood waiting in two ranks to be inspected by the Qataris.
Read More Kate returns to royal duty as Queen gives health update - recap A Royal Salute and a trumpeter played as the procession of the Emir passed through the grand arches of the ancient Horse Guards building.The 76-year-old monarch then made a number of presentations before inviting the Amir to inspect the Guard of Honour as the Qatari national anthem was played.
For this State Visit the format has been adjusted slightly to allow The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to play a more visible role, not least because the Emir adores his horses and passed out of Sandhurst as a young man. The royal party then departed Horse Guards in a spectacular carriage procession, accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry.
In the palace quadrangle in formation was a Guard of Honour from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in their grey greatcoats and bearskin hats with the Band of the Irish Guards.
Now, today’s events mark the start of a busier week for Kate, who will be hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. So as not to exhaust her, she will greet their VIP guests and pose for photographs before retiring during a lengthy receiving line, but then join the dinner itself.
Camilla has undertaken several public engagements since then, including the annual diplomatic reception, but has sometimes curtailed her time spent in public.The Princess of Wales attends the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade todayKate, Prince William and King Charles III at the welcome at Horse Guards Parade today
Guidance from her medical team suggests that in such cases post-viral fatigue symptoms can come and go and persist for several weeks. The country enjoys a good relationship with the UK diplomatically, with the Emir, 44, having studied in Britain - first at Sherborne and then Harrow - followed by a stint at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.
The Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will be bringing his first wife - and second cousin - Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, with him on the visit. Tomorrow, the final day of the two-day visit, the Emir will visit Sandhurst before travelling to the Palace to bid farewell formally to the King.
Royal-watchers will be delighted at the news that Kate is taking a further step forward as part of her staggered return to full-time royal duties.
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