Royal tour began on Sunday
Prince William is on the final day of his royal tour of the Middle East.
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He has never officially visited the two counties before, but this trip could not have been better timed as it coincides with the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between the UK and Kuwait.
Kensington Palace said of Prince William’s visit, “Throughout the tour, the duke’s programme will pay tribute to the historic ties Britain shares with Kuwait and Oman, and will highlight strong links and cooperation in many areas, including education, the environment, and defence. From the modern capitals of Kuwait City and Muscat, to the vast Kuwaiti deserts and stunning wadis in the Omani mountains, the visit will take in both countries’ unique cultures, their beautiful landscapes, and diverse communities.”
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After arriving on Sunday night and being greeted by the Minister of the Amiri Diwan (Royal Palace) Affairs and Sheikh Ali al-Jarrah al-Sabah. On Monday his itinerary began at the Jahra Nature Reserve where The Duke of Cambridge learned more about Kuwait’s ambitious plans to protect its natural environment from human and environmental challenges.
He met with Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait and Commander of the Kuwait Military Forces, at the Bayan Palace before heading to Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre to see how the museum is educating and engaging young Kuwaitis.
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The following day Prince William joined British and Kuwaiti forces taking part in a military exercise and then rode into the desert Sheikh Mohamed Abdullah and young Kuwaitis to experience traditional Kuwaiti music and crafts, pit cooking and falconry.
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Yesterday he travelled to Oman where his first point of call was the Musandam where he learned more about how the Royal Navy of Oman is monitoring maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for more from his last day of the Middle Eastern tour.
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