Catherine, Princess of Wales has helped the British royal family roll out the red carpet for the Emir of Qatar on the first day of his state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday. However, Queen Camilla was absent from the start of proceedings due to a lingering chest infection contracted last month,

And this evening, King Charles said his State Visit to the UK “might be seen as a homecoming,” adding, “Your many visits since then have served as a testament to the close personal ties that bind our nations and our families.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived for the evening State Banquet at Buckingham Palace ready to host their guests.