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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Prince William to meet controversial Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on crucial visit

Prince William Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman
  • The Prince of Wales has begun a three-day foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, requested by the British government to strengthen ties with the key Middle Eastern ally.
  • He is holding talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), a controversial figure due to allegations of human rights violations and links to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
  • The visit follows a public statement from the Prince and Princess of Wales expressing deep concern over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, which Kensington Palace aimed to address before the trip.
  • During his engagements, Prince William toured the Unesco World Heritage Site At-Turaif with MBS and will later visit projects related to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, including women's participation in sport and an Earthshot Prize-nominated initiative.
  • Amnesty International urged Prince William to raise the case of British national Ahmed Al Doush, imprisoned in Saudi Arabia over tweets, during his private discussions.

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Prince William visits Saudi Arabia for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meeting

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