Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau signs a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth as his wife Sophie looks on. AP
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau signs a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth as his wife Sophie looks on. AP
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau signs a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth as his wife Sophie looks on. AP
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau signs a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth as his wife Sophie looks on. AP

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins world leaders in signing book of condolence


Nicky Harley
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London on Saturday for Queen Elizabeth II.

He arrived in the British capital with other world leaders to attend the queen's funeral, which will be held on Monday.

International dignitaries arrived at Lancaster House throughout Saturday to sign the book.

Earlier, Prince William and his wife Kate joined King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for a Buckingham Palace lunch with governors from the Commonwealth states.

The princess, who wore her hair down, was pictured smiling at the queen consort, who was holding a drink with a slice of lemon in it, as the pair chatted.

At one stage, Kate, who was wearing a long three-strand pearl necklace, placed her hand on the arm of Saint Lucia Governor-General Errol Charles as they spoke.

The princess also stood next to the king as he spoke to the dignitaries, while Prince William mingled in the busy room.

The governors of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu were among those present.

Earlier, the King and Prince William met members of the public.

Daniel Mendez, husband of the Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam, signs a book of condolence to the late Queen Elizabeth at Lancaster House in London. AP
Daniel Mendez, husband of the Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam, signs a book of condolence to the late Queen Elizabeth at Lancaster House in London. AP

Daniel Mendez, husband of the Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam, looked solemn as he wrote his thoughts in the book of condolence.

Morie Komba, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
Morie Komba, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP

High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Morie Komba, joined the officials as the book of condolence began filling up.

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese signs a book of condolence to Queen Elizabeth as his partner Jodie Haydon looks on. AP
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese signs a book of condolence to Queen Elizabeth as his partner Jodie Haydon looks on. AP

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon also attended Lancaster House.

Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, signs a book of condolence on the death of Queen Elizabeth at Lancaster House in London. AP
Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, signs a book of condolence on the death of Queen Elizabeth at Lancaster House in London. AP

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne has signed the book after arriving in the UK.

Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam looked moved as she wrote a tribute to the late queen.

Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth. PA
Governor-General of Belize Dame Froyla Tzalam signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London following the death of Queen Elizabeth. PA

Later on Saturday, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, were scheduled to travel to London for the funeral.

The Bidens, who joined the queen for tea in June 2021, are due to pay respects to the sovereign, whose coffin is lying in Westminster Hall, on Sunday.

Afterwards, they will sign an official condolence book before attending a reception hosted by King Charles.

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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Updated: June 20, 2023, 11:35 AM