Britain's Prince William to visit Saudi Arabia in February

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William will visit Saudi Arabia in February, Kensington Palace said in a statement on Wednesday.

"His Royal Highness' visit comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia celebrate growing trade, energy and investment ties, and as the two nations approach a century of diplomatic relations," the statement said.

The trip, from February 9 to 11, will be his first official visit to Saudi Arabia.

(Reporting by William James; Editing by Catarina Demony)