The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has helped the British royal family roll out the red carpet for the Emir of Qatar on the first day of his state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday. However, Queen Camilla was absent from the start of proceedings due to a lingering chest infection contracted last month,

Her jewellery once belonged to Elizabeth II, with the striking four-stringed pearl choker necklace previously seen regularly on the late Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales.The Emir and his wife were officially welcomed to the UK by the King,