Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai expressed condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday, on the eve of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. AP

British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives at Buckingham Palace on Sunday. AFP

Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrives at Buckingham Palace in London with his wife Susannah for the reception. AFP

US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill arrive for the reception. AFP

Mr Biden in his presidential car 'The Beast' as it drives to Buckingham Palace on Sunday. AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrive for the reception hosted by King Charles. AP

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and husband Heiko arrive for the reception. AP

Israel's President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrive at Buckingham Palace. AFP

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrive at the reception hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace. PA

King Hamad of Bahrain arrives at the reception. AP

Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad, Crown Prince of Kuwait, arrives at Buckingham Palace. AP

Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives at the reception. AP

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan arrives for the reception. AP

Queen Rania of Jordan arrives at Buckingham Palace with King Abdullah II (not shown). AP

Jordanian King Abdullah and Queen Rania arrive. AP

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim walks into the reception hosted by Britain's King Charles. AP

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrive at the palace. AP

World leaders and heads of state arrive for the reception at Buckingham Palace in London. PA

World leaders and heads of state arrive for the reception at Buckingham Palace in London. PA

World leaders and heads of state arrive for the reception at Buckingham Palace in London. PA

World leaders and heads of state arrive for the reception at Buckingham Palace in London. PA

World leaders and heads of state arrive for the reception at Buckingham Palace in London. PA

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday to offer condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the government and the people of the UAE.

Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted the significant role played by the queen in supporting and consolidating the strong bonds between the UAE and the UK.

He commended the nations' relationship and expressed hope that it would continue to strengthen.

Sheikh Mohammed also discussed improving regional and international security, stability and peace to benefit nations.