King Charles III's 1989 UAE visit - in pictures
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Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, welcomes Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales at Al Ain airport. Photo: Al Ittihad -
The UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayan, with Prince Charles, Diana, and Zaki Nusseibeh in Abu Dhabi on the royals' first UAE trip in 1989. Photo: Zaki Nusseibeh / The Akkasah Centre for Photography -
Sheikh Zayed with Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 1989. Photo: Al Ittihad -
The late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed with Prince Charles at a banquet hosted by the British ambassador to the UAE in March 1989. Also present are Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed and Ahmad Khalifa Al Suwaidi -
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, shows the British royals plans for a new university. Photo: Al Ittihad -
Diana, Princess of Wales, and Prince Charles watch a camel race. Photo: Anwar Hussein -
Prince Charles enjoys a picnic at Ghabat Raqnah Oasis, alongside Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed. Getty Images -
Diana, Princess of Wales, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, during a reception at the British consulate in Dubai on March 16, 1989. Getty Images -
When visiting Kuwait after her UAE trip, Princess Diana was given a gold embroidered gown and a silver tea set during a visit to the museum in Kuwait City. Getty Images -
The Princess of Wales during a visit to the museum in Kuwait City. Getty Images
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