The British Queen Elizabeth II, 60 years old then, and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, paid a state visit to China in October 1986, becoming the first British monarch ever to visit China.
As part of the gala, the National Theatre of Great Britain's life-size puppet horse Joey from the internationally acclaimed theatrical production War Horse will highlight the partnership between the national theaters of Britain and China.
A Chinese company that is promoting equestrian competitions in China is cooperating with events in the United Kingdom associated with British aristocracy and the royal family.
The business relationship between the United Kingdom and China will continue to strengthen as Chinese firms seek to diversify their asset base globally, said Nathanael Ming-Yan Wei, a prominent social entrepreneur and the only active Chinese peer in Britain's House of Lords.
Britain's Prince William is scheduled to visit China from March 1 to 4, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said on Wednesday.