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ITN/5/14/215
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Queen Elizabeth II and Sheik Abdullah Jabir
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- 13 February 1979 (Creation)
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(1955 - present)
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The Queen's Tour of Eastern Arabia 1979. Early yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had their first taste of life in the Gulf when they watched student dancers perform rhythmic Bedouin dances and harsh wailing songs of the desert. After the display the Royal couple left for the Royal Yacht Britannia. Picture shows: With the famous Kuwait Water Towers in the background, the Queen leaves the display with the 80 year-old Sheik Abdullah Jabir. Following behind the Queen is the Duke
Broadcast Date: 14 February 1979
Agency: Central Press Photos
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Copyright: Central Press Photos