The British royals rolled out the red carpet for the Emir of Qatar's arrival in the UK on Tuesday. Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 44, and his first wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, 39, in London for their two-day visit to England. The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the Qatar royals at Horse Guards Parade where King Charles III greeted the Emir and his wife.

According to People, King Charles, 76, was driven from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade where the national anthem 'God Save The King' played upon his arrival. Queen Camilla, 77, was unable to attend the event as she recovers from a chest infection, but she is expected to join the lunch and the viewing of the gifts later in the day.

Meanwhile, Middleton, 42, attended Tuesday's festivities—marking her first state visit since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year—wearing a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen burgundy coat and matching hat, honoring the color of the Qatar flag. She accessorized with the late Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain pearl drop earrings and her Japanese Pearl choker necklace. The mother of three also wore her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring, according to the Daily Mail.

After the Horse Guards Parade, the Waleses, along with Charles and the Qatar royals, returned to Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession. The group will gather Tuesday evening for a banquet at Buckingham Palace. Princess Catherine, however, will not attend due to her ongoing cancer recovery.

The future queen has been gradually resuming her royal duties amid her health challenges. She completed chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Her first post-chemo public engagement was in October, when she traveled with William to Southport, England, to meet the parents of victims in a mass stabbing attack on July 29 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. She then attended the annual two-day Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall last month, marking her first appearance at an official state ceremonial event since ending chemo.

Later this month, the beloved royal will host her special Christmas carol concert, which will air on Christmas Eve. The theme of this year's service will focus on the importance of love and empathy, reflecting on 'how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.' Charles, for his part, was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, but he has continued to undertake many public-facing duties.

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