RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Britain’s Prince William a tour of At-Turaif District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, on Monday.
The district is located in the heart of Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh, and is one of the Kingdom’s most significant heritage landmarks. Diriyah is the birthplace of the first Saudi state.
Prince William’s tour included a display of the Najdi architectural style in At-Turaif district, where he viewed the palaces of the imams and princes of the first Saudi state.
This included Salwa Palace, one of the historic palaces that served as the center of government during the first Saudi state.
The Prince of Wales is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, arriving in the capital Riyadh on Monday evening.
He was welcomed by officials including Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz.
The British Ambassador to the Kingdom Stephen Hitchen was also in attendance.
