King Charles Hosts Bahrain's King Hamad at Windsor

King Charles III hosted Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Windsor Castle to celebrate the latter's silver jubilee. The visit commenced with King Hamad paying respects at St. George's Chapel and included a ceremonial horse-drawn carriage arrival, accompanied by the Bahraini national anthem. While the royal meeting emphasized the longstanding ties and cooperation between Bahrain and the UK, it was overshadowed by calls from human rights activists for King Charles to address the political imprisonment of dissenters in Bahrain. Critics argue that hosting King Hamad, whose government is accused of human rights abuses, sends a troubling message about the UK's stance on such issues. Activists specifically urged the UK monarch to discuss the cases of prominent political prisoners during their meeting. The visit concluded with a private tea between the two kings, underlining the importance of their diplomatic relationship amidst ongoing human rights concerns.