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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe Prince of Wales received a private tour of At-Turaif during the first day of his tour of Saudi Arabia.\n\nWilliam was met by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the entrance of the World Heritage Site.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAt-Tuaif is an example of Najdi architecture that thrived in the 18th century.\n\nThe site is considered to be one of the largest integrated mud-brick cities in the world.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt is home to the At-Turaif Mosque, the largest in the district when constructed by Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad bin Saud in 1765.\n\nAt-Turaif is seen as a cornerstone of Diriyah’s broader transformation into a global destination and is also home to the Salwa Palace, which served as the seat of rule and administration during the First Saudi State.\n\nThe private tour for the Prince of Wales was led by the Crown Prince, which was the first time William had met the Crown Prince since his visit to London in 2018.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nEarlier in the day, William touched down at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, where Riyadh's Deputy Governor has extended an official greeting.\n\nPrince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received the heir to the British throne at the airport's Royal Terminal.\n\nThe Deputy Governor hosted the Prince of Wales, offering traditional coffee and dates upon his arrival at the prestigious terminal facility.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nEarlier in the day, William touched down at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, where Riyadh's Deputy Governor has extended an official greeting.\n\nPrince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received the heir to the British throne at the airport's Royal Terminal.\n\nThe Deputy Governor hosted the Prince of Wales, offering traditional coffee and dates upon his arrival at the prestigious terminal facility.\n\n### LATEST ROYAL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Meghan Markle outfit appears to send a hidden message as Duchess of Sussex wears bespoke gown\n  * Lady Louise Windsor's boyfriend Felix da Silva-Clamp 'leaves her alone' during competitions\n  * Mike Tindall expected to snub Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after travelling to California\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his former wife Sarah Ferguson have both appeared in documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein.\n\nThe release represents one of the largest disclosures related to the case, intensifying scrutiny on those connected to the late financier who died 2019.\n\nThe former Duke and Duchess of York have always denied any wrongdoing.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA Kensington Palace spokesman said on behalf of Catherine and William: \"The Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations.\n\n\"Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Prince William tours At-Turaif alongside Saudi Arabian Crown Prince"
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