• WINDSOR, UK Monday 29th April 2013. UAE flags line Windsor High Street today (monday) in readiness for President Khalifa's state carriage procession with The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh ,Tuesday 30th April. Stephen Lock for The National
    WINDSOR, UK Monday 29th April 2013. UAE flags line Windsor High Street today (monday) in readiness for President Khalifa's state carriage procession with The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh ,Tuesday 30th April. Stephen Lock for The National
  • Sheikh Khalifa's visit will have all the pomp and circumstance that are accorded such occasions, including a ceremonial welcome from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
    Sheikh Khalifa's visit will have all the pomp and circumstance that are accorded such occasions, including a ceremonial welcome from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
  • Westminster Abbey in central London where Sheikh Khalifa will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
    Westminster Abbey in central London where Sheikh Khalifa will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
  • Sheikh Khalifa will inspect a Guard of Honour, before a state luncheon and speeches at Windsor Castle.
    Sheikh Khalifa will inspect a Guard of Honour, before a state luncheon and speeches at Windsor Castle.
  • UAE and UK flags line Windsor High Street ahead of Sheikh Khalifa's state visit.
    UAE and UK flags line Windsor High Street ahead of Sheikh Khalifa's state visit.
  • The Household Cavalry walk the procession route past Windsor Castle.
    The Household Cavalry walk the procession route past Windsor Castle.
  • A worker makes final adjustments to the Royal Dais in Datchet Road in Windsor where Sheikh Khalifa will receive a Ceremonial Welcome from Queen Elizabeth II.
    A worker makes final adjustments to the Royal Dais in Datchet Road in Windsor where Sheikh Khalifa will receive a Ceremonial Welcome from Queen Elizabeth II.

In pictures: Preparations in place for Sheikh Khalifa's state visit


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