Buckingham Palace Visit

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, in car at left, from the steps of Buckingham Palace in central London, Thursday, Nov.1, 2007, ending the first visit to the United Kingdom by a Saudi king in 20 years. The three-day visit, which was met with protests in London, included a royal welcome, a state dinner at the palace and a visit to 10 Downing Street.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, center, reviews a Guard of Honour at Horse Guards Parade, during his state visit to London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Before arriving, Abdullah, 83, criticized Britain for not doing enough to fight terrorism. Analysts said the king's comments appeared to be aimed at distancing himself from Islamic extremists and at the same time pre-empt attacks on Saudi Arabia's record of fighting terrorism.

Britain's Prince Philip follows King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia during the ceremonial welcome for King Abdullah, at Horse Guards Parade, London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Demonstrators promised to harass the king during his visit because of his kingdom's human rights practices and outrage over his comments that Britain has failed to do enough to stop terror.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, stands next to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia as Britain's Prince Charles looks on during the ceremonial welcome for King Abdullah, at Horse Guards Parade, London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles towards King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at a ceremonial welcome in Horse Guards Parade in London during his state visit Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. The lavish hospitality shown to Abdullah has drawn protests from critics who say the oil-rich kingdom should be condemned for alleged human rights abuses.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rides in a carriage as he leaves Horse Guards Parade, London, after a ceremonial welcome during his state visit to Britain Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, center, after a state carriage procession along the Mall, London, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil producer, is an absolute monarchy where citizens are expected to follow a strict interpretation of Islam. Women face severe discrimination, many prisoners are tortured or beheaded.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shows Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah some Saudi Arabian items from the Royal Collection in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is seen prior to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London after the first day of the Saudi king's visit Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Britain's lavish welcome for Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah came under heavy criticism from scathing newspaper editorials, protesters raising concerns over human rights abuses and an opposition party boycotting the visit.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, right, with Queen Elizabeth II, left, and Prince Philip, center, prior to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. At the banquet, the king suggested that Mideast peace talks were a priority for him, saying "I am confident we will find from the government of your majesty every help to end the tragedy suffered by our Palestinian brethren."

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, center right, and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, center left, look on as Saudi Minister of Finance Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Assaf, left, and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, right, sign a double taxation agreement inside 10 Downing Street, London, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, right, walks with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia inside 10 Downing Street, London, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007. Abdullah met with Brown to discuss terrorism, the Middle East peace talks and the Iranian nuclear standoff. In a newspaper interview, Brown said the international community needed Saudi support to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, right, says goodbye to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on the doorstep of 10 Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007. Brown also has praised the Saudi peace efforts, saying "The Saudis have done more than many over recent years to get us to where we are today."

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia listens to the Lord Mayor of the City of London speak at the Guildhall in London during his controversial visit to Britain. Also at the banquet at London's Guildhall Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, were the Duke of York and Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Jack Straw.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia reacts after speaking at the Guildhall in London during a state banquet Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007. He discussed terrorism and the Middle East peace process Wednesday with Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who sidestepped the issue of human rights despite the demands of Britons outraged by the king's state visit.

A protestor dressed as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II demonstrates on the Mall in central London, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, as King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II with a parade and a state banquet. The visit, which ended Nov. 1, was been dogged by protests over Saudi Arabia's human rights record.