The Prince of Wales has begun the most important foreign visit of his public career, travelling to Saudi Arabia and being hosted by the country's controversial leader.William began a three-day visit to the Gulf state, at the request of the Government, to strengthen ties with one of the UK's closest Middle East allies and a major religious and political player in the region.The future king will hold talks with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, followed by a private dinner at his farm

The Prince of Wales has begun the most important foreign visit of his public career, travelling to Saudi Arabia and being hosted by the country's controversial leader.William began a three-day visit to the Gulf state, at the request of the Government, to strengthen ties with one of the UK's closest Middle East allies and a major religious and political player in the region.The future king will hold talks with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, followed by a private dinner at his farm in a world Unesco site in the Saudi capital.