London,
(BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at Windsor Castle as part of his visit to the UK.
Upon arriving at Windsor Castle in the royal carriage, HM the King was received by His Majesty King Charles III with an official welcome, including the playing of the Bahraini national anthem.
Their Majesties then inspected the honour guard lined up to greet them. HM King Hamad presented the 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show awards to the best regiment from the Royal Cavalry and the best artillery team from the King’s Royal Horse Artillery.
Afterward, their Majesties proceeded to the private library at Windsor Castle for an audience. HM King Charles III warmly welcomed HM the King, noting the strength and distinction of Bahraini-British relations.
During their discussion, their Majesties exchanged views on the longstanding and close ties between the two royal families and discussed means to advance the strong and historic relations between Bahrain and the UK, focusing on enhancing cooperation and shared initiatives.
His Majesty the King expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Charles III for the warm welcome and acknowledged HM King Charles’s role in fostering strong ties with Bahrain for the benefit of both nations. His Majesty King Hamad wished His Majesty King Charles’s continued health and success he leads the UK towards further progress.
His Majesty King Hamad praised the historical relations and strong partnership between the two kingdoms extending for over 200 years, that are rooted in solid foundations. His Majesty expressed his ongoing commitment to strengthening this strategic relationship and expanding areas of cooperation to achieve shared interests.
Their Majesties also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East. HM King Hamad commended the UK’s influential role on the international stage and its active efforts to promote regional and global peace and stability.
His Majesty King Charles III expressed his appreciation to His Majesty the King for his commitment to advancing the historic relations between the two kingdoms.
The meeting was attended by HM the King’s accompanying delegation.
