Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai expressed condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday, on the eve of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. AP

Soraya Ebrahimi

Sep 18, 2022

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday to offer condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the government and the people of the UAE.

. @HHShkMohd arrives at Buckingham Palace, to offer his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/CCTeHcqVBN
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 18, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted the significant role played by the queen in supporting and consolidating the strong bonds between the UAE and the UK.

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He commended the nations' relationship and expressed hope that it would continue to strengthen.

Sheikh Mohammed also discussed improving regional and international security, stability and peace to benefit nations.

Updated: September 19, 2022, 2:20 AM