RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William departed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up his first official visit to the Kingdom.
Earlier in the day, he visited a number of historical and cultural sites in AlUla governorate, accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.
During his visit to the Sharaan Nature Reserve, the Prince of Wales was briefed on several environmental initiatives including efforts to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The prince was also given a tour of the Old Town in AlUla and the AlUla Cultural Oasis, and viewed artwork at the AlUla Arts Festival 2026.
He was seen off at AlUla International Airport by Governor of the Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and British Ambassador to the Kingdom Stephen Hitchen.














