Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with the Queen at Buckingham Palace today
Mohammed bin Salman will be having lunch at with the Queen today as Britain rolls out the red carpet for his three day visit to the United Kingdom.
However, it appears the trip may be overshadowed by angry protests around Downing Street at the kingdom's hugely controversial war in Yemen.
Some critics slammed the Government for inviting the royal while his kingdom is accused of war crimes. Millions of Yemenis are at risk of famine as a result of the Saudi-led blockade of ports.
The Prime Minister is to call for urgent progress on securing a political resolution in Yemen when she has her first meeting with the Crown Prince later.
The Yemen war rages while Salman tours Britain
A key part of the visit will be the first annual Strategic Partnership Council between Britain and Saudi Arabia in Downing Street today.
Ahead of the trip, Mrs May's official spokesman said: 'You can expect them to discuss Yemen and the Prime Minister to raise deep concerns at the humanitarian situation.
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