A king has received the credentials of an ambassador from Qatar, though it is unclear which monarch, with reports suggesting it could be the King of Bahrain, the King of Belgium, the King of Thailand, or the King of the Netherlands. The King of Bahrain, HM King Hamad, is reported to have received the credentials of the Qatari ambassador in some outlets. There are conflicting reports on which king received the Qatari ambassador's credentials.