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