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Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 16:27 GMT

In pictures: Saudi king's visit

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King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is making the first state visit to the UK by a Saudi monarch for 20 years. However, his trip is not without controversy.

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The Queen, along with the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles, gave a ceremonial welcome to the king.

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Captain of the Guard, Major Ben Ramsay, invited the king - in Arabic - to review the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.

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Members of the king's travelling party watched on with interest at the formalities taking place on Horse Guards Parade.

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Minister for the Middle East Kim Howells and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith were among the dignitaries present for the king's arrival.

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Prince Charles's attention is caught by demonstrators who gathered on The Mall to protest over human rights and the arms trade.

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The king headed the short distance to Buckingham Palace in the Australian state coach. The Queen will host a banquet at the palace in honour of the king.

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