Visit of Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Al Khalifah, Amir of Bahrain, to UK, 10 May - 25 June 1973

This file relates to a visit to the UK by the Ruler of Bahrain Amir Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, for medical treatment. It contains correspondence concerning:

• The concern of Ambassador R M Tesh about the consequences if the Amir is searched by security at Heathrow Airport, after complaints from two Bahraini ministers who were previously searched by British Overseas Airways Corporation security
• Arrangements and preparations for the visit
• A guest list for the lunch hosted by Prime Minister Edward Heath
• Briefs on Anglo-Bahraini relations, political, economic, and foreign affairs; and personality notes on the Amir and his entourage: Sayyed Mahmoud Al Alawi; Yusef Bin Ahmad Al Shirawi; and Sheikh Salman Bin Da'ij Al Khalifa
• The guest list for a luncheon hosted by the Queen
• Three issues raised by the Queen's Private Secretary about the general provision of Foreign and Commonwealth Office telegrams, briefs and material for speeches
• The Amir's message of thanks to the Prime Minister and regret that he did not meet Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home