Royal grandeur: Prince William and Kate Middleton host Qatar's Emir and his wife for a state visit to Britain

Britain's King Charles III, Prince William, and the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, on Tuesday welcomed Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, for a two-day state visit. (Photo: AP)

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived in a horse-drawn carriage at Buckingham Palace, London, on the first day of Qatar's Emir's state visit.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani arrived at Stansted Airport in Essex, England. (Photo: AP)

King Charles III welcomed the Emir of Qatar and Sheikha Jawaher during their visit to London. (Photo: AP)

The Emir of Qatar and King Charles III crossed horse guards parade to inspect the guard of honour in London. (Photo: AP)

King Charles III introduced Qatar's Emir to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in London. (Photo: AP)

The Princess of Wales greeted Sheikha Jawaher in London, on behalf of King Charles, ahead of the ceremonial welcome at horse guards parade. (Photo: Reuters)

Prince William and Princess Kate posed with the Emir of Qatar and Sheikha Jawaher during their meeting in London. (Photo: AP)

King Charles III, the Emir of Qatar, and Sheikha Jawaher arrived at Buckingham Palace together. (Photo: AP)

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was seen assisting his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, as they arrived at Buckingham Palace. (Photo: AP)

Prince William, Princess of Wales, and Sheikha Jawaher were seen conversing during the ceremonial welcome in London. (Photo: AP)

The two royal families departed in a horse-drawn carriage for Buckingham Palace, where they were scheduled to have lunch with Queen Camilla. The Queen was absent from the outdoor event as she continues to recover from a chest infection. (Photo: Reuters)