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Prince William embarks on Persian Gulf visit to Kuwait, Oman

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Prince William is getting another chance to show his diplomatic chops in the Persian Gulf, where he ' s on a four-day mission representing Britain. The Duke of Cambridge, 37, is visiting Kuwait and Oman from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4 for a visit at the request of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This is the prince ' s first official visit to both countries.
Prince William is getting another chance to show his diplomatic chops in the Persian Gulf, where he's on a four-day mission representing Britain. The Duke of Cambridge, 37, is visiting Kuwait and Oman from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4 for a visit at the request of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This is the prince's first official visit to both countries.
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The prince headed to Oman on Tuesday, where he was met by Omani Governor of Musandam Ibrahim Al Busaidi in the state of Khasab in northern Oman.
The prince headed to Oman on Tuesday, where he was met by Omani Governor of Musandam Ibrahim Al Busaidi in the state of Khasab in northern Oman.
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He also sat to meet with Omani Minister of Heritage and Culture Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
He also sat to meet with Omani Minister of Heritage and Culture Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
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On Tuesday in Kuwait, Prince William visited the Sheikh Salem al-Ali al-Sabah Camp outside Kuwait City.
On Tuesday in Kuwait, Prince William visited the Sheikh Salem al-Ali al-Sabah Camp outside Kuwait City.
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The Duke watched from the window of a building as Kuwaiti and British soldiers outside took part in Exercise Desert Warrior.
The Duke watched from the window of a building as Kuwaiti and British soldiers outside took part in Exercise Desert Warrior.
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He also met with soldiers.
He also met with soldiers.
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On Monday, the Duke visited the Abdullah al-Salem Cultural Centre in Kuwait City. He was photographed walking with Sahar al-Aqab (left), the director of the cultural centres department at the palace and Sheikh Mohammed al-Abdullah al-Sabah, deputy minister for royal affairs.
On Monday, the Duke visited the Abdullah al-Salem Cultural Centre in Kuwait City. He was photographed walking with Sahar al-Aqab (left), the director of the cultural centres department at the palace and Sheikh Mohammed al-Abdullah al-Sabah, deputy minister for royal affairs.
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He also spoke to officials at the al Jahra Nature Reserve outside Kuwait City.
He also spoke to officials at the al Jahra Nature Reserve outside Kuwait City.
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He was photographed shaking hands with officials.
He was photographed shaking hands with officials.
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And later used a monocular to get a better look at the nature reserve.
And later used a monocular to get a better look at the nature reserve.
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William ' s Persian Gulf trip means he will miss a glittering reception the queen is hosting at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday for visiting NATO leaders, including President Donald Trump, who will be meeting the queen for the third time. William ' s wife, Duchess Kate of Cambridge, will be there, as will Charles and his wife, Duchess Camilla of Cornwall.
William's Persian Gulf trip means he will miss a glittering reception the queen is hosting at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday for visiting NATO leaders, including President Donald Trump, who will be meeting the queen for the third time. William's wife, Duchess Kate of Cambridge, will be there, as will Charles and his wife, Duchess Camilla of Cornwall.
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On Sunday, he was met at the Kuwait International Airport by Kuwait ' s Minister of the Amiri Diwan (Royal Palace) Affairs, Sheikh Ali al-Jarrah al-Sabah. Prince William is increasingly taking on more responsibilities representing the country and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, now that the 93-year-old monarch has given up long-haul travel abroad.
On Sunday, he was met at the Kuwait International Airport by Kuwait's Minister of the Amiri Diwan (Royal Palace) Affairs, Sheikh Ali al-Jarrah al-Sabah.

Prince William is increasingly taking on more responsibilities representing the country and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, now that the 93-year-old monarch has given up long-haul travel abroad.
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Prince William sat with Kuwait ' s Minister of the Amiri Diwan (Royal Palace) Affairs, Sheikh Ali al-Jarrah al-Sabah.
Prince William sat with Kuwait's Minister of the Amiri Diwan (Royal Palace) Affairs, Sheikh Ali al-Jarrah al-Sabah.
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He also met with Kuwait ' s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
He also met with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
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