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Britain's Prince William to visit Saudi Arabia in February
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Quick Summary
Prince William will visit Saudi Arabia from February 9-11, highlighting growing UK-Saudi trade and diplomatic relations.
Prince William Set to Make First Official Visit to Saudi Arabia
Overview of the Visit
LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William will visit Saudi Arabia in February, Kensington Palace said in a statement on Wednesday.
Significance of the Trip
"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," the statement said.
Details of the Itinerary
The trip, from February 9 to 11, will be his first official visit to Saudi Arabia.
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Catarina Demony)
Key Takeaways
- •Prince William will visit Saudi Arabia in February.
- •The visit highlights UK-Saudi trade and diplomatic ties.
- •This is Prince William's first official visit to Saudi Arabia.
- •The trip will occur from February 9 to 11.
- •The visit marks nearly a century of UK-Saudi relations.
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