Visits abroad by Ruler of Qatar and members of his family

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Fact that the Ruler of Qatar's son Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ali Al Thani is now allowed to return to Qatar (1)
• Plans of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani, to visit India, the possibility of getting him to visit Pakistan as well and recent changes to the procedure for calling on the Rulers of Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar (2)
• Enquiry about the correct ceremonial for the Ruler of Qatar's visit to India (3)
• Reminder to the Ruler that he should refer any proposals put to him by the Indian Government during his visit to HMG (4)
• Plans of the Saudi Arabian Minister to organise a large dinner for the Ruler during his visit to Delhi (5)
• Report of the Ruler's visit to India (6)
• Accounts of the Ruler's short visit to Karachi on his way to India (7, 10)
• Succession in Qatar, and in particular the prospects of the two main candidates, Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani (8)
• Request of Sheikh Ahmad for hawks from the UK, the procurement of two peregrine falcons by the British Falconers' Club, arrangements for their transport to Qatar, details of the expenses incurred and a report of the deaths of both falcons during their transport (9, 12-15, 17)
• Sending of a message of condolence from HMG to the Ruler on the death of the former Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Abdulla Bin Jasim Al Thani (11)
• Visit of Sheikh Nasir Bin Khalid Al Thani to Europe and the UK and his reflections following his return (16)