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19 March 2024

Queen Elizabeth II arrives today

The Queen's schedule includes a visit to the Shaikh Zayed mosque. (REUTERS)

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will arrive in Abu Dhabi on a two-day state visit to the UAE on Wednesday. 

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke of York will be officially welcomed at the Al Mushrif Palace, reported 'Gulf News'.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will host the British royal party for lunch, along with other members of the Ruling family on Thursday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will hold a meeting with the Queen on Thursday.

She will be accompanied by Prince Andrew and Foreign Secretary William Hague.

The Queen's schedule includes a visit to the Shaikh Zayed mosque and the Shaikh Zayed National Museum. She will also attend a Partnership event hosted by the British Community and British Embassy.

The Queen is expected to pay a private visit to Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak at the Sea Palace before leaving for Muscat, Oman on Thursday evening.