British Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Salman at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. (AFP

British Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday during his first official visit to the UK.

The Crown Prince arrived in the UK on an official visit, in response to an invitation from the British government.

The schedule includes a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, British Crown Prince Charles and Prime Minister Theresa May.

Queen Elizabeth had a welcome reception followed by a banquet organized for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the royal palace.

The British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson received Prince Mohammed upon his arrival in the UK late on Tuesday.

The first official meeting set for the Saudi royal on Wednesday, was visiting Buckingham Palace for talks with Queen Elizabeth and attending the reception banquet.