King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to host a major royal engagement in the royal diary this week.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace released a statement ahead of Qatar’s royal family’s official visit to the UK.
In a message shared on the official social media page, the palace not only shared an update but also informed the public about some important questions about the upcoming royal event.
“This week, the King and Queen will host the Emir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar on an official visit.”
He asked the public about some basic information about the “tradition of state visits”.
The first question was about the initiation of ‘internal state visits’.
“Among the earliest examples of what we might now call a ‘state visit,’ is Henry VIII’s invitation to visit François I of France near Calais in 1520,” explained the palace.
“Eighteen days of feasts, tournaments, and religious ceremonies were intended to strengthen the friendship between Henry and Francois, who had been at war for the previous decade. Two years later, Henry VIII welcomed Charles V to England.
It was revealed that state visits are decided on the advice of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Additionally, the King and “other members of the Royal Family receive guests at the Horse Guards Parade”.
These were some of the quiz questions posted on social media by King Charles’ office.
The Emir of Qatar and his wife are expected to arrive on Monday, December 2, 2024, and will be greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton at the palace before meeting the King.
The news also comes after the death of Queen Camilla’s beloved dog Beth. Beth was like a family member to the queen and the king himself.