In 2010, the royal couple visited Abu Dhabi
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While the world is mourning the death of Prince Philip, the spouse of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, the atmosphere in the Gulf States with which the royal couple had a close relationship is no different. Many Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, have sent messages of condolence to the Queen. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip also made several trips to the Gulf States to strengthen Britain’s ties with the Gulf States. In February 1965, Prince Philip arrived in Riyadh alone, invited by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Two years later, King Faisal visited London to strengthen the relationship. For 150 years, Britain had close ties with the Gulf States, and agreements were reached during the 19th century, using the term “truce status”, but on December 1, 1971, these agreements were annulled. Under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, the truce status became the United Arab Emirates, but even after that there was a strong relationship between Britain and the Gulf states.
When Queen Elizabeth visited the UAE in 1979, she was accompanied by Prince Philip. 31 years later, in 2010, the royal couple visited Abu Dhabi. On this occasion, they also visited the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed and the Jama Masjid. He was accompanied by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. There are also photos of Prince Philip’s meetings with the leaders of the Gulf States. In a black-and-white photo taken in 1952, Prince Philip holds the hand of his daughter, Princess Anne, accompanied by the young King Faisal II and Prince Abdullah, the Viceroy of Iraq. In March 1961, the royal couple visited Iran. In this photo, Prince Philip and Queen Raza Shah are smiling with Pahlavi. In 1979, Iran’s monarchy was overthrown by a revolution that affected the entire region. Most of Prince Philip’s portraits relate to fond memories, such as when Hussein, the ruler of Jordan, visited Britain in 1955 for a honeymoon with his Queen Dina. It also includes photographs of the 2001 visits of King Abdullah and Queen Rania. Numerous photos were taken of Prince Philip smiling and laughing in happy moments, whether they were on a visit or walking in public life, while there are also many pictures that reflect his passionate relationship with the royal family. Speaking on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the royal couple’s wedding in 1997, Queen Elizabeth quoted Prince Philip as saying that she had quietly supported me at every opportunity for years and had become my strength. I, the whole family, even many other countries have feelings of gratitude for him that he never claimed
