What Prince William’s First Solo Visit To Riyadh Signals For UK-Saudi Ties – Analysis

By Jonathan Gornall

Prince William’s arrival in Riyadh on Monday will be a reaffirmation of the special bond between the monarchies of Britain and Saudi Arabia that was forged in the early days of the reign of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and which has flourished ever since.

But for the 43-year-old prince, heir apparent to the British throne, his first official visit to the Kingdom will also be imbued with an element of personal poignancy.

William will be following in the footsteps of his mother...