This week the British and Danish royal families will host state visits, which are often the most glamorous and formal events of the year. The Emir of Qatar will visit the UK from today, while on Friday Egypt's president will travel to Denmark. But in a "very unusual" move, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark only announced their visitor on Monday evening despite state visits usually taking months of planning and preparation. READ MORE: Monaco's royals share Christmas card with a difference And in a blow to Britain's state visit, Queen Camilla has had to cancel her appearance alongside King Charles and Princess of Wales later today due to lingering effects from a chest infection. Today's events will be the first state visit Catherine has taken part in since her cancer diagnosis as she continues her gradual return to public duties. On Friday, the Princess will host her Together at Christmas concert inside Westminster Abbey alongside the rest of the royal family. There are two types of state visits: outward and incoming and they play an integral role in strengthening the host nation's relationships with other countries. They are the highest level of an international visit and help to promote links between the countries including social, commercial and cultural ties. Foreign monarchs, presidents or prime ministers are invited to visit the royal family on the advice of the country's foreign office. Likewise, invitations are issued to the royal family to travel overseas via Foreign Office. Across Europe's royal families, state visits follow a similar format. READ MORE: King Charles 'snubbed' by Church of England parishes They begin with a formal, or ceremonial welcome, by the host country followed by a guard of honour. The visiting royals are usually accompanied by the host King and Queen in a carriage procession to the palace where the formalities continue. Daytime events usually include visits to places of importance to both the host and visiting royals. The most spectacular part of a state visit is the state banquet, or gala dinner, at the palace, when the dress code requires formal wear and, for the women, tiaras. Later today, Charles will host the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, in London. The Prince and Princess of Wales will welcome the Qatari royals at their residence, on behalf of the King, on Tuesday morning, UK time (early evening in Australia). READ MORE: Queen Margrethe appears on stage at Christmas ballet performance They will then will travel with the Emir and his wife to Horse Guards Parade, in central London, for the ceremonial welcome by the King including a Guard of Honour. But Camilla has had to pull out of this part of the day's events due to a chest infection, on the advice of doctors, contracted after a busy tour of Australia and Samoa . It is understood doctors did not want the Queen to spend extended time in the chilly outdoor weather, with temperatures expected to reach seven degrees Celsius. The King and Prince and Princess of Wales will then ride in a carriage procession, with the Qatari royals, along The Mall to Buckingham Palace. There, the royals will attend a lunch and visit a Picture Gallery exhibition. Palace aides said Camilla will join the Emir and his wife for the lunch and hopes to be able to attend the gallery display. The Queen will attend the glittering state banquet in the evening and will pose for a group photo as it begins. But Camilla is expected to take a short break before dinner while guests are being met in a receiving line. The Princess of Wales will not be in attendance at the banquet, but Prince William will be there. The Qatari state visit is the last to be hosted at Buckingham Palace until the end of 2027, due to a $700 million refurbishment of the residence. Future state visits will take place at Windsor Castle. Since Charles III came to the throne, he has hosted incoming state visits by the President of South Africa , the Korean President and the Emperor of Japan . Charles has travelled abroad for outward state visits to France, Germany, Kenya and Samoa. On Monday evening, the Danish royal household announced the president of Egypt would be visiting Denmark for a state visit on Friday. A gala dinner, hosted by Frederik and Mary, will be held at Christiansborg Palace on Friday evening with Mary expected to wear a tiara and even part of the Crown Jewels. Royal expert for Billed Bladet Ulrik Ulriksen said the announcement by the palace took many by surprise. "It may be that it is for security reasons that they have chosen to wait so long to announce the state visit or perhaps there was uncertainty until the end whether the planned visit could be carried out," he said. "In any case, it is very unusual for such news to come so late." "The royal family has of course, behind the scenes, been ready for the visit for a long time and will undoubtedly be 100 per cent ready to carry out the state visit in the best possible way with a royal couple in top form at the helm," Ulriksen said. It will be the second incoming state visit to Denmark hosted by Frederik and Mary since the change of throne in January. Their first was in October when Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir, and her spouse, Björn Skúlason, visited Copenhagen. For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . For the gala dinner, Mary wore the Pearl Poiré tiara and an antique diamond necklace, and earrings previously worn by her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe II and Queen Ingrid, Frederik's grandmother. Frederik and Mary have also attended three outgoing state visits since the change of throne. The first was to Norway , followed by Sweden and later Germany . FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.Home entertainment holiday gift ideas at a discountPolice offering £20,000 reward for information on death of mother, 25, who was 'murdered in hit-and-run crash' after she was 'chased on her e-bike and rammed by Land Rover' By FRANKIE ELLIOTT FOR MAILONLINE Published: 16:11 EST, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 16:11 EST, 2 December 2024 e-mail View comments A £20,000 reward is being offered for information on a 'hit and run murder' after a mother was allegedly chased on her e-bike and rammed by a Land Rover in a fatal smash. Alana Armstrong, 25, suffered 'catastrophic' injuries when the Land Rover Discovery knocked her off the bike in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26. The mother-of one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the rider on the front of the electric cycle was injured so badly he had to have his leg amputated. Police believe the 4x4 had been following two e-bikes before the driver rammed into one of them and drove off leaving Alana, of Tibshelf, Derbyshire, to die at the scene. On Monday, the charity Crimestoppers said they were offering the reward for any key information which led to the conviction of anyone responsible for her death. It comes after Derbyshire Police released a CCTV image over the weekend of a woman they are looking for in relation to the murder investigation, who they believe has 'vital information'. The woman was pictured outside the White Swan pub in Pleasley wearing a light-coloured jumper, matching trousers and white trainers. She was of average height and build and had dark hair, tied back into a ponytail. Alana Armstrong, 25, has been named as the victim of a hit and run murder after the e-bike on which she was a passenger was rammed by a Land Rover The charity Crimestoppers said they were offering the reward for any key information which led to the conviction of anyone responsible for her death (pictured: Officers at the scene of the crash) The mother-of one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the rider on the front of the electric cycle was injured so badly he had to have his leg amputated (pictured: Police at the scene) Lydia Patsalides, Crimestoppers East Midlands Regional Manager, added: 'My heart goes out to Alana's family and friends - and especially her little boy. 'She was a young mother who died in the most horrific way. 'I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward to speak to our charity 100% anonymously, to bring justice to those responsible. Read More BREAKING NEWS Pictured: Young mother, 25, killed in 'hit and run murder' after she was chased on her e-bike 'We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why Crimestoppers is here for you. 'Our charity is completely independent of the police, and we've been passing on information about crime whilst guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It's a promise we have always kept. 'Crimestoppers is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. 'No one will ever know you contacted us. This means no police, no courts, no witness statements. 'You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.' Derbyshire Police has released this CCTV image of a woman they are looking for in relation to the murder investigation, who they believe has 'vital information' Alana was knocked off the bike on Batley Lane (pictured) in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26 A Crimestoppers spokesperson added: 'Our charity is supporting an investigation into the death of a mother killed in a hit and run incident in Derbyshire. 'We are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for key information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in her death. '25-year-old Alana Armstrong died at the scene of the collision in Batley Lane, Pleasley, at around 8pm on Tuesday 26 November. 'The collision involved an e-bike and a dark coloured 4x4, believed to be a Land Rover Discovery, which had followed two e-bikes before ramming one. 'This caused the rider and pillion passenger to fall off their bike. The car then drove away from the scene without stopping. 'Alana, a mother to a six-year-old boy, was riding pillion on the bike that was hit. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 'The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and has since had to have his leg amputated below the knee. He remains in hospital. 'A blue Land Rover Discovery vehicle has been recovered and forensically examined.' The young mother (pictured) suffered 'catastrophic' injuries when the off-roader knocked her off the bike on Batley Lane in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday, November 26 Ms Armstrong was the mother of a six-year-old boy who now faces trying to comprehend her sudden loss with Christmas just weeks away. Two people were arrested but have now been discounted from the murder investigation. Police officers had also appealed for information about the vehicle, a dark-coloured 4x4 believed to be a Land Rover Discovery, which drove off after the incident. Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, of Derbyshire Police, said: 'Alana was just 25 – and a mum to a six-year-old boy. 'Her little boy, along with her wider family, will never get the chance to see her again, hug her again, spend Christmas together, or celebrate all those milestones. 'My thoughts, as well as those of the whole force and community, are with them at this time.' He said the Land Rover which rammed the e-bike on which Ms Armstrong was riding pillion at about 8pm had moments earlier pursued it and another bike through the village of Pleasley. Afterwards it drove off up Batley Lane and onto Rowthorne Lane without stopping, with the last known sighting of it turning right onto the A617 towards New Houghton. Alana is pictured with her boyfriend on the beach Alana was riding on the bike along Batley Lane (pictured) 'Since Tuesday a team of detectives have been working non-stop, searching the site where Alana was killed, conducting house-to-house enquiries, and scouring CCTV in the area,' Chief Superintendent Kirby said. 'Two people who were arrested in connection with the incident have now been released without charge – and have been discounted from our investigation. 'We have already received a significant amount of information from the public and I want to thank everyone who has come forward already to help our investigation. 'However, I know that there is more information out – and there are people who know who the person responsible is. 'Specifically, we know that there were two people in the Land Rover Discovery, that was manufactured between 2004 and 2009, that night – a man driving the vehicle and woman in the passenger seat. 'We urgently want to hear from anyone who may know those two people, who has seen a Land Rover Discovery that may have damage to its front end – or who knows of a vehicle matching that description that may have been recently repaired or had parts replaced. 'We also really want to speak to anyone who may have CCTV – in particular along the A617 from this junction heading towards New Houghton. 'Finally – I want to return to Alana. Batley Lane, in Pleasley, where Alana was killed, in a suspected hit and run whilst on an e-bike Police and forensics at the address where Alana lived on Friday, November 29 'As an officer, as a member of the local community, and as a father, I am devastated for her little boy, her family, and her friends and we will do all we can to find those responsible.' Two people, a man and a woman both in their 30s from the Skegby area of Nottinghamshire, who were arrested in connection with the incident have been released without charge and have been ruled out of our investigation. Friends paid tribute to Alana on social media with one writing: 'Absolutely heartbreaking when this happens to people you know.' Share or comment on this article: Police offering £20,000 reward for information on death of mother, 25, who was 'murdered in hit-and-run crash' after she was 'chased on her e-bike and rammed by Land Rover' e-mail Add comment
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