Precedence and ceremonial for rulers of Persian Gulf States and their families

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Protocols for meeting important figures in the Gulf and visitors from Britain and other countries (1)
• Enquiry from the College of Arms Trust to the Foreign Office, as to whether it would be appropriate for them to approach the Ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Al Sabah as part of a public appeal for funds (2)
• Table of precedence for Bahrain, with persons ranked according to the number of guns in their respective salutes. This is accompanied by correspondence discussing the precedence between Rear Admiral AAF Talbot and the Political Agent in Kuwait, following the former's appointment in succession to Commodore GFM Best (3)