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The Duke of Cambridge offers The Queen’s condolences on death of Emir of Abu Dhabi

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16th May 2022
William, Duke of Cambridge

The Duke of Cambridge has travelled to Abu Dhabi to offer condolences on the death of the country’s Emir.

Prince William arrived in the United Arab Emirates on the morning of May 16th 2022 to pass on condolences on behalf of The Queen and the Royal Family following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who was also President of the UAE.

He died on May 13th 2022 at the age of 73. Forty days of mourning are now under way. The Emir was laid to rest on May 14th 2022.

Prince William met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new UAE president and ruler of Abu Dhabi, to offer his condolences.

King Felipe VI of Spain, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Philippe of the Belgians have also travelled to the UAE to offer condolences.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.