The ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday to offer his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

He was accompanied by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy.

Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the significant role played by the queen in supporting and consolidating the deep bonds between the UAE and the UK in various fields, Dubai Media Office said.

“The historical ties between the two nations will continue to grow deeper and stronger to serve the peoples of both countries and strengthen regional and international security, stability, and peace,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

King Charles III is hosting a state reception at the palace for world leaders, diplomats, and international royals.

Monday’s funeral for the queen will be a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years.

500 world leaders and royals have been invited to the queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, along with hundreds of British charity workers.