Source: GOV.UK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · 12 July 2026
Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was a respected leader who strengthened the longstanding Qatar-UK friendship.
My sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar at this time of mourning.