His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday, during a private visit to London, attended a ceremony marking the 300th anniversary of the Light Dragoons, one of the oldest cavalry regiments in the British army.

King Abdullah, who returned home on Friday, had received a leading position in this internationally renowned regiment while receiving military training after graduating from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

His Majesty also attended a dinner banquet held on the occasion, in the presence of several senior officers and guests who served in different British armoured corps.