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Mohammed meets with Queen Elizabeth II

Mohammed and Haya speak with Elizabeth II

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Queen Elizabeth II of England at the Epsom Derby racing festival today.

Also present at the meeting was wife of Sheikh Mohammed Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein.

They discussed horse racing and equestrian issues, in addition to the Dubai World Cup and the participation of the UAE horses in British racing. 

Queen Elizabeth welcomed the strong field from the UAE taking part in the Derby and wished them more success.

Saturday, June 6, 2009