Victoria Beckham, Queen Camilla and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on Dec. 3 in London.
The banquet took place in the historic Ballroom of Buckingham Palace, designed by Sir James Pennethorne and completed in 1855 during the reign of Queen Victoria.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will hold several engagements with The Prince and Princess of Wales, The King and Queen as well as political figures.
Here, see the guests and an inside look at the event.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani pose for a photograph with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the state banquet for the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria and David Beckham make their way along the East Gallery at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III and Queen Camilla with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Princess Anne, Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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Image Credit: POOL/AFP via Getty Images Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (L), Britain’s King Charles III (R) followed by Britain’s Queen Camilla (rear L) and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani (rear R) arrive for a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on December 3, 2024, on the first day of the Emir’s two-day State Visit to Britain. The Emir of Qatar and his wife are in the UK for a two-day State Visit, hosted by Britain’s King.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images King Charles III with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Princess Anne, Princess Royal during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images (L-R) Queen Camilla and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanis are seen ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images Queen Camilla is seen ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images (L-R) Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanis, King Charles III and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani are seen ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images The finishing touches are applied by a senior footman to the tables in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images The finishing touches are applied to seasonal flowers, by a royal florist, to the tables in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London.
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The Amir Of The State Of Qatar State Visit To The United Kingdom – Day One
Image Credit: Getty Images (L-R) Queen Camilla, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanis, King Charles III and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England.