UAE President congratulates King Charles III on accession to UK throne

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to King Charles III on Saturday to congratulate him on his ascension to the British throne.

Sheikh Mohamed wished him success in performing his duties as King, following the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III was formally confirmed as the new British monarch on September 10, two days after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Our best wishes to my dear friend His Majesty King Charles III on his accession to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We look forward to further strengthening this exceptional friendship.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 10, 2022

The UAE President also expressed his sincere wishes and happiness for King Charles III, and further prosperity of the UK, official news agency WAM reported.

For his part, King Charles III thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his wishes towards his country and people.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away on September 8, at the age of 96.

Read: Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passes away

A respected figure across the globe, Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952. In June this year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrating her Platinum Jubilee as a British Monarch, marking 70 years of service to the people of the UK, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

Read: Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years as British Monarch

Thousands of flowers have been laid on Cambridge Drive at Windsor Castle ahead of tomorrow, where Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin will make its final journey to St George’s Chapel for the Committal Service.

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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 18, 2022