• Sheikh Hamdan shared this picture of himself and his young son, Sheikh Rashid. Photo: Sheikh Hamdan / Instagram
    Sheikh Hamdan shared this picture of himself and his young son, Sheikh Rashid. Photo: Sheikh Hamdan / Instagram
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, playing with his grandchild on their summer holidays, shared by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. All photos: @faz3 / Instagram
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, playing with his grandchild on their summer holidays, shared by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. All photos: @faz3 / Instagram
  • Sheikh Mohammed playing with his grandson Rashid.
    Sheikh Mohammed playing with his grandson Rashid.
  • Sheikh Hamdan shared photos of himself, his family and friends shooting in Yorkshire.
    Sheikh Hamdan shared photos of himself, his family and friends shooting in Yorkshire.
  • Sheikh Hamdan rides the London Underground with close friend Badr Ateej.
    Sheikh Hamdan rides the London Underground with close friend Badr Ateej.
  • Sheikh Mohammed joined his son Sheikh Hamdan and his grandchildren on holiday this summer.
    Sheikh Mohammed joined his son Sheikh Hamdan and his grandchildren on holiday this summer.
  • Sheikh Hamdan visited the F3 Stables in the UK with his son Sheikh Rashid, 1.
    Sheikh Hamdan visited the F3 Stables in the UK with his son Sheikh Rashid, 1.
  • Sheikh Hamdan on day one of Royal Ascot in the UK.
    Sheikh Hamdan on day one of Royal Ascot in the UK.
  • An image shared to mark World Oceans Day.
    An image shared to mark World Oceans Day.
  • An image of Sheikh Hamdan scuba diving.
    An image of Sheikh Hamdan scuba diving.
  • Sheikh Hamdan preparing for the unpredictable weather during a trip to Scotland.
    Sheikh Hamdan preparing for the unpredictable weather during a trip to Scotland.
  • Sheikh Hamdan in the Maldives with the Indian Ocean in the background.
    Sheikh Hamdan in the Maldives with the Indian Ocean in the background.
  • Sheikh Hamdan takes tea on a visit to Mongolia.
    Sheikh Hamdan takes tea on a visit to Mongolia.
  • Sheikh Hamdan dressed for the cold weather during a visit to Switzerland.
    Sheikh Hamdan dressed for the cold weather during a visit to Switzerland.
  • Sheikh Hamdan cycles through the Yorkshire countryside in England.
    Sheikh Hamdan cycles through the Yorkshire countryside in England.
  • French Riviera views from a trip to Cannes.
    French Riviera views from a trip to Cannes.
  • Sheikh Hamdan makes his way through the snow in Azerbaijan.
    Sheikh Hamdan makes his way through the snow in Azerbaijan.
  • Sheikh Hamdan casts his eye over the rugged beauty in Iceland.
    Sheikh Hamdan casts his eye over the rugged beauty in Iceland.
  • Sheikh Hamdan takes a waterfall selfie in the Faroe Islands.
    Sheikh Hamdan takes a waterfall selfie in the Faroe Islands.
  • Sheikh Hamdan captures the view from the Willis Tower, once the tallest building in the world, with his uncle Saeed.
    Sheikh Hamdan captures the view from the Willis Tower, once the tallest building in the world, with his uncle Saeed.

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Sheikh Hamdan shares new photo and says flying kite with son 'brings back memories'

The royal is continuing to post pictures chronicling his summer travels in the UK

Selina Denman
Selina Denman

September 03, 2022

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai has posted a nostalgic photo on Instagram, showing him and his son, Sheikh Rashid, flying a kite.

He captioned the picture: “Kiteflying. Brings back memories.” The royal is seen in the middle of a field, beneath a cloudy sky, wearing blue trainers, shorts and a long-sleeved top. His son is running towards a green and yellow kite that is suspended overhead.

Sheikh Hamdan does not specify where the picture was taken, but it may have been snapped during a recent visit to the F3 Stables in the UK. The royal posted pictures from the stables just over a month ago, wearing the same outfit. On that occasion, he was seen introducing his son to one of his favourite horses, Alshemaime.

The royal has been chronicling his summer holidays in the UK, which have included stints in Yorkshire, where he was seen on a shooting expedition, and London, where he took a trip on the Underground.

In July, a video of Sheikh Hamdan meeting a group of Dubai residents in London went viral. The video was posted by Ahmad Jaber Al Harbi, a friend and regular travel companion of the Crown Prince, and was captioned: "When a Dubai resident spotted @faz3 in #London".

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has joined his son and grandchildren on some of their travels and recently posted a poem speaking lovingly about his young, and very different, grandchildren. Sheikh Mohammed fondly described Sheikh Rashid as "passionate" and "nobly chivalrous", while revealing he can be a little “stubborn". He certainly appears fearless in his encounter with Alshemaime.

Scroll through the gallery below to see childhood photos shared by Sheikh Hamdan on Instagram:

  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has shared several adorable photos from his childhood. All photos: @faz3 / Instagram
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has shared several adorable photos from his childhood. All photos: @faz3 / Instagram
  • Sheikh Hamdan in a gaming hat.
    Sheikh Hamdan in a gaming hat.
  • Sheikh Hamdan has some outdoor fun with friends.
    Sheikh Hamdan has some outdoor fun with friends.
  • Sheikh Hamdan wit his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and his siblings with their pet dog.
    Sheikh Hamdan wit his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and his siblings with their pet dog.
  • Sheikh Hamdan plays ice hockey.
    Sheikh Hamdan plays ice hockey.
  • Sheikh Hamdan shows his fun side.
    Sheikh Hamdan shows his fun side.
  • He gives a cute pose, dressed in a striped jacket and black bow tie.
    He gives a cute pose, dressed in a striped jacket and black bow tie.
  • Bonding time for the royals.
    Bonding time for the royals.
  • Many of the photos were taken outdoors.
    Many of the photos were taken outdoors.
  • Another outdoor shot.
    Another outdoor shot.
Updated: September 04, 2022, 6:51 AM