King Abdullah II and Queen Rania greeted them upon arrival at the opulent Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.

The couple was spotted holding hands at the holy shrine and later had dinner at the palace.

Elsewhere,Charles and Camillavisited a local school and planted a tree to symbolize the strength of Britain-Jordan relations.

Camilla Parker Bowles looks pensive

They then went to Egypt, where the whistle-stop royal tour continued.

However, she also made it clear that royal tours are not vacations.

“We are working for the government and country and trying to make a difference.”

Camilla Parker Bowles smiling

Jordan has been a key British ally for over a century, which is why this visit was important.

The fact that we can come back is hugely encouraging."