The UK’s Prince Charles has arrived in Kuwait following the death of the country’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al Ahmed al Jaber al Sabah last week.
On behalf of himself and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales shared his condolences to the nation of Kuwait.
Prince Charles also met the new Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah.
The British prince’s arrival in Kuwait comes after the Queen issued a statement following the death of Sheikh Sabah.
Prince Charles is in Kuwait tonight after the death of the Amir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah.
The Prince is representing the UK and offered his condolences. He also met the new Amir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah 🇰🇼 pic.twitter.com/jLPAWTJ8et— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) October 4, 2020
“Your distinguished brother devoted his life to the service of the State of Kuwait and especially its relationship with its allies and friends,” the statement, which was posted to the Royal Family Twitter page, said.
“He will be long remembered by all who work for regional stability, understanding between nations and between faiths, and for the humanitarian cause.”
The Queen also said she “deeply valued his friendship towards the United Kingdom”.
The Queen’s message of condolence to The Amir of Kuwait, following the death of The Amir. pic.twitter.com/uSn38zjvHA
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 30, 2020
“I offer Your Highness my sincere condolences. I offer also my sympathy to the people of Kuwait,” she added.
“May the long history of close companionship between our two families continue.”
