Overview
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on July 12 and was buried the same day at Lusail Cemetery after a state funeral.
- An official period of mourning drew a steady stream of presidents, prime ministers and royals to Lusail Palace to pay respects to Emir Sheikh Tamim.
- Prince Edward travelled to Doha on July 15 to represent King Charles and Buckingham Palace issued formal condolences praising Sheikh Hamad’s leadership.
- India sent Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to Doha to convey the government’s sympathy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed a condolence call to the Amir on July 16.
- Iran’s foreign minister also attended condolence events days after an Iranian force claimed (but has not independently confirmed) missile strikes on Al Udeid Air Base, a juxtaposition that reporters flagged for its regional security implications.