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  • Britain's Prince Philip (2nd L) with President Sheikh Khalifa (L) as they prepare to review an honour guard during a Ceremonial Welcome in Windsor. Toby Melville/AFP
    Britain's Prince Philip (2nd L) with President Sheikh Khalifa (L) as they prepare to review an honour guard during a Ceremonial Welcome in Windsor. Toby Melville/AFP
  • Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greets Sheikh Khalifa (R) at 10 Downing Street on May 1, 2013. Andrew Cowie/AFP
    Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) greets Sheikh Khalifa (R) at 10 Downing Street on May 1, 2013. Andrew Cowie/AFP
  • Members of the UAE delegation entering 10 Downing Street in central London on May 1, 2013 for a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron. Andrew Cowie/AFP
    Members of the UAE delegation entering 10 Downing Street in central London on May 1, 2013 for a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron. Andrew Cowie/AFP
  • Sheikh Khalifa (C) lays a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey in central London on the second day of his state visit to Britain. Ben Stansall/AFP
    Sheikh Khalifa (C) lays a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey in central London on the second day of his state visit to Britain. Ben Stansall/AFP
  • Sheikh Khalifa (2nd R) lays a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior as Dean of Westminster John Hall (R) looks on in Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
    Sheikh Khalifa (2nd R) lays a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior as Dean of Westminster John Hall (R) looks on in Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
  • Dean of Westminster John Hall (L) takes Sheikh Khalifa (R) on a tour of Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
    Dean of Westminster John Hall (L) takes Sheikh Khalifa (R) on a tour of Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
  • Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (4R) and Dean of Westminster John Hall (R) look on as Sheikh Khalifa (2R) in Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
    Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (4R) and Dean of Westminster John Hall (R) look on as Sheikh Khalifa (2R) in Westminster Abbey. Ben Stansall/AFP
  • Sheikh Khalifa (C) signs a book for distinguished guests inside Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 01 May 2013. Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA
    Sheikh Khalifa (C) signs a book for distinguished guests inside Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 01 May 2013. Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA
  • Guests are seated for the state lunch put on by the British royals to welcome Sheikh Khalifa in the Waterloo Room of Windsor Castle yesterday. Oli Scarff / AFP
    Guests are seated for the state lunch put on by the British royals to welcome Sheikh Khalifa in the Waterloo Room of Windsor Castle yesterday. Oli Scarff / AFP
  • Britain's Prince Philip (2nd L) speaks to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (L) as they prepare to review an honour guard during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, southern England April 30, 2013. The President is paying a state visit to Britain from April 30 to May 1. REUTERS/Toby Melville (REUTERS - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS SOCIETY ROYALS) *** Local Caption *** TOB003_BRITAIN-_0430_11.JPG
    Britain's Prince Philip (2nd L) speaks to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (L) as they prepare to review an honour guard during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, southern England April 30, 2013. The President is paying a state visit to Britain from April 30 to May 1. REUTERS/Toby Melville (REUTERS - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS SOCIETY ROYALS) *** Local Caption *** TOB003_BRITAIN-_0430_11.JPG
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L) walking with Sheikh Khalifa after a review of an honour guard during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, southern England. Toby Melville/Reuters
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L) walking with Sheikh Khalifa after a review of an honour guard during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, southern England. Toby Melville/Reuters

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