Prince Abdullah bin Khalid presents his credentials to King Charles as Saudi Arabia's ambassador
In an official protocol ceremony held in the British capital, London, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz presented his credentials to His Majesty King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United Kingdom.
The presentation of credentials took place at Buckingham Palace, where the British monarch received His Highness the Ambassador, who conveyed to His Majesty the greetings and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - and their wishes for His Majesty’s continued health and happiness, and for the friendly people of the United Kingdom to enjoy further progress and prosperity.
Strengthening historical and strategic relations
The appointment of His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan to this high diplomatic post comes as a confirmation of the depth of the historical and strategic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom, relations that extend for more than a century, during which fruitful cooperation has been characterized in various political, economic and security fields.
This step is of paramount importance in light of the growing strategic partnership between the two countries, especially with the activation of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council, which aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples and supports the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which opens up broad horizons for joint investments, trade and cultural exchange.
Ambassador's statement via X platform
Following the presentation of his credentials, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan expressed his pride and gratitude for this gracious royal trust. In a post on his official social media account, he wrote: "I was honored to present my credentials as Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. During the meeting, I conveyed to His Majesty the greetings of my master, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister – may God protect them both.".
The importance of Saudi diplomacy in London
The Saudi Embassy in London is one of the Kingdom's most important diplomatic missions abroad, given Britain's political and economic weight on the international stage. The coming period is expected to witness intensified diplomatic activity aimed at strengthening joint coordination on regional and international issues of mutual interest, thereby contributing to the establishment of security and stability in the region and the world.
This diplomatic representation also reflects the wise leadership’s keenness to select qualified national talents to represent the Kingdom in major capitals, as His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khalid possesses extensive diplomatic experience that will undoubtedly contribute to pushing bilateral relations towards broader horizons of cooperation and integration.
