State visit of Emir of Qatar
27 October 2010
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, addressed Members of the Lords and MPs on Tuesday 26 October in the Robing Room, in the House of Lords
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was welcomed by the Commons Speaker, John Bercow MP, and thanked by the Lord Speaker, Baroness Hayman.
A State visit is often marked by a speech given to Members of both Houses of Parliament by the visiting head of State or Government.