William Visiting Saudi Arabia

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BoxingHare · 08/02/2026 10:56

At the behest of the government William is off to schmooze the Saudis.

You can't help think it may be bad timing considering other members of the RF's dealings in the middle east are still rumbling on.

Why Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze - BBC News https://share.google/2l7SmQC9lnMBMmuj0

A close-up of Prince William, during a visit to Wales in December 2025. He is wearing a suit with a red tie.

Why Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze

The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99k91gj09eo

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BoxingHare · 08/02/2026 11:03

As for the pleas for these two men, I very much doubt he's going to bring this up.

I wonder about our government, particularly this one, and why we (morally) want closer connections to this country.

Families of Saudi Arabian protesters who face death penalty beg Prince of Wales to intervene when he visits country next week https://share.google/Uw4PrVtERjd92vSOK

Families of Saudi Arabian protesters beg Prince of Wales for help

The cases of Yousef al-Manasif and Jawad Qureiris have been highlighted by media but their families are hoping such a high profile royal visit might offer them the breakthrough they need.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15535657/Saudi-Arabian-protesters-death-penalty-Prince-William.html

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Changedname9999 · 23/02/2026 18:35

William is a waste of space.

Mydahliasareshit · 23/02/2026 18:38

Probably asking if they can settle Fergie's spa bill in Zermatt. 13k per day.

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