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UAE prince and fashion designer Khalid Al Qasimi dies in unexplained circumstances
UAE prince and fashion designer Khalid Al Qasimi dies in unexplained circumstances
By Tara John and Barbara Wojazer, CNN
Updated 12:45 PM ET, Wed July 3, 2019
London (CNN) -- Fashion designer Khalid Al Qasimi, the 39-year-old son of the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has died in circumstances described by UK authorities as unexplained.
The Emirate of Sharjah announced the death in a statement Tuesday after London's Metropolitan Police were called to a residence in the upmarket Knightsbridge area shortly after 10.30 a.m. local time (5.30 a.m ET) the day before.
"A man in his late 30s was found deceased inside the property," the police said in a statement, adding that the "death is currently being treated as unexplained." A post-mortem examination carried out Tuesday failed to identify the cause of death, it added. British media said the body was that of Qasimi.
Funeral prayers were held for Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi on Wednesday as the emirate announced three days of mourning, with flags flying at half staff.
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By Tara John and Barbara Wojazer, CNN
Updated 12:45 PM ET, Wed July 3, 2019
London (CNN) -- Fashion designer Khalid Al Qasimi, the 39-year-old son of the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has died in circumstances described by UK authorities as unexplained.
The Emirate of Sharjah announced the death in a statement Tuesday after London's Metropolitan Police were called to a residence in the upmarket Knightsbridge area shortly after 10.30 a.m. local time (5.30 a.m ET) the day before.
"A man in his late 30s was found deceased inside the property," the police said in a statement, adding that the "death is currently being treated as unexplained." A post-mortem examination carried out Tuesday failed to identify the cause of death, it added. British media said the body was that of Qasimi.
Funeral prayers were held for Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi on Wednesday as the emirate announced three days of mourning, with flags flying at half staff.
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Or maybe this happened:
MIDDLE EAST Published 1 hour ago
Thousands of mourners attend funeral of UAE prince, 39, who died in London apartment following alleged drug-fueled party
A funeral was held Wednesday for the son of an influential Emirate sheikh after he was found dead in his London penthouse Monday following an alleged drug-fueled party.
The funeral of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, 39, attracted tens of thousands of mourners in the city of Sharjah, a city ruled by his father.
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The prince was found dead by staff in his home in his Knightsbridge penthouse Monday morning.
Although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed and police have declined to comment, a source told The Sun: “There had apparently been a party where some guests were taking drugs and having sex. It is suspected that Sheik Khalid may have died suddenly as a result of taking drugs. As well as the police inquiry, an urgent internal probe has been ordered and staff have been ordered to keep quiet.”
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Thousands of mourners attend funeral of UAE prince, 39, who died in London apartment following alleged drug-fueled party
A funeral was held Wednesday for the son of an influential Emirate sheikh after he was found dead in his London penthouse Monday following an alleged drug-fueled party.
The funeral of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, 39, attracted tens of thousands of mourners in the city of Sharjah, a city ruled by his father.
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The prince was found dead by staff in his home in his Knightsbridge penthouse Monday morning.
Although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed and police have declined to comment, a source told The Sun: “There had apparently been a party where some guests were taking drugs and having sex. It is suspected that Sheik Khalid may have died suddenly as a result of taking drugs. As well as the police inquiry, an urgent internal probe has been ordered and staff have been ordered to keep quiet.”
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