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Jordan's royalty depart Amman on visit to Britain
Jun 2, 2008, 12:09 GMT
Amman - Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania flew to London Monday for a working visit to Britain which was due to last for several days, the royal court announced.
King Abdullah was expected to hold talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other senior officials on the latest developments in the Middle East, the statement said.
He was also scheduled to deliver a speech at the Oxford University about the 'challenges facing the Middle East and means of boosting stability and peace in the region,' it added.
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