RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William departed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up his first official visit to the Kingdom. Earlier in the day, he visited a number of historical and cultural sites in AlUla governorate, accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan. During his visit to the Sharaan Nature Reserve, the Prince of Wales was briefed on several environmental initiatives including efforts to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity, Saudi Press Agency reported.

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