Prince William will make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 9–11, Kensington Palace announced. The palace said the trip underscores expanding trade, energy and investment links between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The visit also coincides with nearly a century of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Prince William’s First Official Visit to Saudi Arabia Set for Feb. 9–11, Kensington Palace Says
Britain's William, Prince of Wales visits the National Curling Academy in Stirling, Scotland, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/Pool
LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) — Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday that Britain's Prince William will undertake his first official visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11.
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The palace said the trip "comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia mark expanding trade, energy and investment links, and as the two countries near a century of diplomatic relations." The short visit is intended to highlight growing economic ties between the two nations.
The three-day program will be Prince William’s first formal engagement in Saudi Arabia. Kensington Palace framed the visit as part of ongoing diplomatic and commercial engagement as the UK and Saudi Arabia approach 100 years of official relations.
Palace Statement: "His Royal Highness' visit comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia celebrate growing trade, energy and investment ties, and as the two nations approach a century of diplomatic relations."
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Catarina Demony)
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