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      Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96

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      by Olivia Morris
      2 hours ago

      Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-ever reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, has died aged 96.
      Buckingham Palace confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement.
      “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the statement read. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

      The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
      The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
      — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

      The Queen, who had been under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, was surrounded by her family members including the King, formerly Prince Charles, the Queen Consort, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and more.
      A monumental life
      The Queen had a monumental life, devoted to the service of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations.
      Her Majesty, then Princess Elizabeth, ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, after her father, King George VI, passed away after 16 years on the throne, leaving his eldest daughter, then 25 years old to succeed him as monarch.

      The long-reigning British monarch marked her Platinum Jubilee, celebrating an incredible and monumental 70 years on the throne this year.
      When she was 21 years old, the then princess promised, in a heartfelt speech, that her “whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”.
      These important words were a symbol of her long-standing devotion, dedicating her life to the service of her country and the Commonwealth of Nations.
      For the majority of her reign, Her Majesty was supported by her devoted husband Prince Philip, whom she married in November 1947. The Duke of Edinburgh died in 2021 at the age of 99.

      In her Platinum Jubilee statement, Her Majesty reflected on being “fortunate” to have had her late husband Prince Philip as firm support by her side for most of her reign.
      “I had a partner willing to carry out the role of consort and unselfishly make the sacrifices that go with it,” she said. “It is a role I saw my own mother perform during my father’s reign.”
      What lies ahead
      So, what’s next for the monarchy?
      The former Prince of Wales, who is now king, succeeds his late mother as monarch. The late Queen laid out her hopes for the future when she marked her Platinum Jubilee.

      While she thanked everyone for the support and loyalty they have shown her over the years during her reign, the Queen acknowledged that when “the fullness of time” would come apparent for Prince Charles to become king, the public would show the same support and gratitude to the heir apparent and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, now the Queen Consort.
      To which the Queen then acknowledged Camilla would be known as Queen Consort. Over the years, this has been up for debate as Camilla is the second wife of Charles, who was married to the beloved late Princess Diana from 1981 to 1996.
      Concluding her Platinum Jubilee message, the Queen shared her hopes that it would be an occasion to bring loved ones and family together.
      “And so as I look forward to continuing to serve you with all my heart, I hope this Jubilee will bring together families and friends, neighbours and communities – after some difficult times for so many of us – in order to enjoy the celebrations and to reflect on the positive developments in our day-to-day lives that have so happily coincided with my reign,” she said.
      Her Majesty’s reign and influence across the global stage for over seven decades was nothing short of iconic and we hope she may rest in peace.
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      Queen under ‘medical supervision’, senior royals travel to be by her side

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Queen Elizabeth II is currently under medical supervision at her home in Scotland.
      This comes just one day after she was advised to rest following the cancellation of a Privy Council meeting.
      Senior royal family members have travelled to be by her side including Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William.
      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are currently in the UK, have also cancelled a public appearance in London to be by Her Majesty’s side at Balmoral Castle.
      “Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are travelling to Balmoral Castle. They were supposed to be doing a charity event in London this evening,” Chris Ship, ITV’s royal editor, confirmed.

      NEW: Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are travelling to Balmoral Castle. They were supposed to be doing a charity event in London this evening.
      — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022

      In a statement released by Buckingham Palace today, the Queen had undergone further evaluation by doctors who advised she needed to be under medical supervision.
      “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the statement said. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
      Following the news, Britain’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss said, “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.”

      The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
      My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.
      — Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 8, 2022

      Several other notable figures such as the House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour Party shared their messages of concern.
      The Queen sparked health concerns a few days ago after she met with the new Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle.

      In a photo released, the 96-year-old monarch was seen with bruised, purple hands.
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      In pics: 5 of Sheikh Hamdan’s best summer 2022 moments in the UK

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince is never short of wanderlust inspiration.
      Despite being one of the most high-profile royals in the UAE, Sheikh Hamdan managed to enjoy his trip to the UK, similar to any other tourist.
      Fazza is a regular visitor to the United Kingdom, as are many other members of the Dubai royal family and made another long trip this summer. From taking a stroll in the park to using the London tube, he went about his daily activities, some of which were documented on social media.
      After an activity-fuelled summer, Emirates Woman looks back at all the best moments from this royal’s summer.
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      Saudi Arabia announces major visa update for GCC residents

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      by Varun Godinho
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      With tourism increasing in Saudi Arabia, the latest regulations allow GCC residents to travel with ease into the country.
      Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced a new visa scheme that will be applicable to residents of GCC states, the US, the EU and the UK.
      The new visas which include single, as well as multiple-entry options will be valid for both tourism and performing Umrah within Makkah. The visa price starts at SAR300 (Dhs293), with an additional component payable for health insurance.
      As per the latest regulations, the ministry added that residents of the UK, us and EU shall be able to apply for a visa on arrival in the Kingdom.
      UK, US and EU residents who hold a passport with at least six months of validity can get their visa on arrival, while GCC residents are required to apply for an eVisa online.
      “The facilitation of a tourist visa for millions of GCC residents and the visa on arrival extension supports our ambition to welcome 100 million visitors a year by 2030, to the world’s biggest new leisure tourism destination. This is not just an announcement, it is an invitation and we are making it easier than ever for visitors to explore thousands of years of history and culture, unmatched natural landscapes, and a thriving entertainment sector,” said Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Member of the Board at Saudi Tourism Authority.
      The ministry said that residents of GCC states, there are five other GCC member countries apart from Saudi which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE that can now apply for an electronic tourist visa (eVisa) to enter Saudi.

      In another significant development with regard to its visa offerings, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced the introduction of a new multi-entry visit visa to the kingdom for all those who possess a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Hayya card. Holders of the Hayya card can apply for the new Saudi visa online. Visas will allow for a 60-day stay in Saudi beginning 10 days before the tournament kicks off.
      Additionally, Saudi tourism eVisas are available to citizens of 49 countries. To read the full list and apply for the visa online go to visitsaudi.com
      This article was originally published on Business Traveller Middle East and has been repurposed here with permission.
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      In pics: Sheikh Hamdan celebrates victory with British royals at Royal Ascot

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      by Olivia Morris
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      His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has made an appearance at Royal Ascot in the UK.
      The Crown Prince of Dubai was seen in the company of British royals, Charles, Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they watched some of the world’s finest racehorses compete, including one of Sheikh Hamdan’s very own.
      In fact, it was a day of celebration for the Crown Prince as Godolphin – the Dubai royal family’s private Thoroughbred horseracing stable – was victorious at the St James’s Palace Stakes Group 1 flat horse race. Godolphin’s horse Coroebus, ridden by jockey William Buick, came first in the race.
      His Highness shared photos celebrating the victory with the stallion, jockey and trainer Charlie Appleby. In the photos shared, the Crown Prince of Dubai is seen receiving a trophy from the Duchess of Cornwall following the horse’s victory.

      Sheikh Hamdan’s cousin, Her Highness Sheikha Hissa bint Hamadan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was also present at the races and also celebrated a win.
      Horse Baaeed and jockey Jim Crowley of Shadwell Racing – founded by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Ruler of Dubai – came first in the Queen Anne Stakes Group 1.
      Sheikha Hissa, Crowley and trainer William Haggas were all seen together holding trophies to celebrate the stallion’s win.
      The Dubai royal family have a long-standing history in the equestrian space both at home and internationally after the family stables Godolphin was founded in 1992.
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      Celebrating 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II: 8 times she has visited the GCC

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Queen Elizabeth II is the first-ever British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne.
      The year of her Platinum Jubilee began on February 6, 2022, after the then Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI.
      As the UK prepares for a long weekend of celebration to mark the Platinum Jubilee, including the famous Trooping the Colour, we look back at the Queen’s long-standing relationship with the Middle East.
      After 70 years of dedicated service, Her Majesty has paid a visit to the GCC on several occasions.
      From widening the bond between the nations to appreciating decades of friendship with other GCC royals, it comes to show, that this monarch is certainly well-travelled.
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