Sheikh Zayed's visit to London in 1989 – in pictures

The UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with Britain’s Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at 10 Downing Street in London. July 19, 1989. AP Photo
The UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with Britain’s Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at 10 Downing Street in London. July 19, 1989. AP Photo
Sheikh Zayed inspects the Honourable Artillery Company's guard of honour at the Guildhall during a four-day state visit to Britain. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed inspects the Honourable Artillery Company's guard of honour at the Guildhall during a four-day state visit to Britain. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed, Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in London, July 18, 1989. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Zayed, Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in London, July 18, 1989. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Zayed with Queen Elizabeth in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed with Queen Elizabeth in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed in London during his state visit in 1989. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed in London during his state visit in 1989. Getty Images
Sheikh Zayed and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, review the Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace in London, July 17, 1989. AP Photo
Sheikh Zayed and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, review the Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace in London, July 17, 1989. AP Photo