Queen Elizabeth visits the UAE in 1979 – in pictures

Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979. Ramesh Shukla
Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles on a visit to the UAE in 1979. Ramesh Shukla
The queen is joined by well-wishers. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
The queen is joined by well-wishers. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, Dubai's late leader, is appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by the queen.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, Dubai's late leader, is appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George by the queen.
The queen tours the docks. Photo Al Itihad
The queen tours the docks. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, and the queen attend the inauguration of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, and the queen attend the inauguration of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed escorts the queen through the hotel.
Sheikh Zayed escorts the queen through the hotel.
Col Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri meets the queen. Photo: Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri
Col Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri meets the queen. Photo: Mohammed Bin Saeed Alham Al Dhaheri
Sheikh Zayed and the queen pose for a photo. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen pose for a photo. Photo: Al Ittihad
The queen meets the UAE's rulers.
The queen meets the UAE's rulers.
Sheikh Zayed and the queen visit UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen visit UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen enjoy a guided tour of UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen enjoy a guided tour of UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with university staff. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with university staff. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with students. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen meet with students. Photo: Al Ittihad
The queen enjoys an extensive tour of the country. Photo: Ramesh Shulka
The queen enjoys an extensive tour of the country. Photo: Ramesh Shulka
The queen meets with the UAE's leaders. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
The queen meets with the UAE's leaders. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ittihad
Well-wishers line the streets to get a glimpse of the queen. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Well-wishers line the streets to get a glimpse of the queen. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Zayed and the queen in the lobby of the Le Meridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed and the queen in the lobby of the Le Meridien Abu Dhabi hotel. Photo: Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
The queen is shown the latest developments in the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
The queen is shown the latest developments in the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Zayed and the queen talk with UAE University staff. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen talk with UAE University staff. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen attend class at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen attend class at UAE University. Photo: Al Ittihad
The queen greets a child. Photo: Al Ittihad
The queen greets a child. Photo: Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen. Photo Al Itihad
The queen is presented with a gift. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
The queen is presented with a gift. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Zayed with the queen and the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on board the 'Royal Yacht Britannia'. Anwar Hussein / Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed with the queen and the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on board the 'Royal Yacht Britannia'. Anwar Hussein / Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad
The queen tours the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
The queen tours the UAE. Photo: Ramesh Shukla
Sheikh Zayed and the queen arrive at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen arrive at UAE University. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen greet each other. Photo Al Itihad
Sheikh Zayed and the queen greet each other. Photo Al Itihad