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Emir of Qatar meets the Queen during official UK visit

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been received by the Queen at Buckingham Palace as he marks his first official visit to the UK.

Sheikh Tamim, who succeeded his father as Qatar's Emir in 2013, shook hands with Her Majesty as he was received at the Palace. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire
Sheikh Tamim was accompanied by his younger brother, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, for the visit to meet the Queen. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire
The Emir is scheduled to meet Prime Minister David Cameron during his trip while also attending a Qatari-British Economic Forum. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire