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Emir of Sharjah stands over sons body at funeral after unexpected death in London

Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

Khalid Al Qasimi was found unresponsive at his London home on Monday

Fashion designer Khalid Al Qasimi has been laid to rest after he died in unexpected circumstances at a flat in Knightsbridge.

The Middle Eastern crown prince, 39, was found unresponsive when emergency services were called to his penthouse in London shortly after 10.30am on Monday.

Tens of thousands of mourners attended the funeral in the city of Sharjah, which his father Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi rules over on Wednesday.

The Emir of Sharjah stood over his sons body with eyes closed during the ceremony at the King Faisal Mosque at 9am.

The service took place amid unconfirmed reports the designer died during a drug-fuelled orgy at the penthouse.

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Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah closed his eyes

Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

Three days of mourning have been announced in the UAE following the death of the crown prince

Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

The funeral prayer at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah

Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

Khalid Al Qasimi died on Monday (Picture: Getty Images)

Officers found the drugs after being called in by medics, according to The Sun.

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A source told the publication: There had apparently been a party where some guests were taking drugs and having sex.

It is suspected that Sheikh 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.

The Met Police said the death is being treated as unexplained, and an initial post-mortem examination carried out on Tuesday failed to identify a cause of death.

Police said no arrests had been made and inquiries were continuing.

A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: We were called at 10.32am Monday to reports of an incident on Knightsbridge, SW7.

We sent an ambulance crew and a medic in a car to the scene. Sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

UAE emir's son dies in London aged 39 The son of Sharjah's ruler died aged 39 in London yesterday, it was revealed this afternoon. Mens fashion label owner Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi was the son of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, who rules the city in the United Arab Emirates. Provider: Instagram/ qasimi_official

His death was announced on Instagram yesterday (Picture: Instagram/ qasimi_official)

Alice Delal and Khalid AlQasimi attend a party hosted by Qasimi on November 19, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Nick Harvey/WireImage)

Alice Delal and Khalid Al Qasimi attend a party hosted by Qasimi (Picture: WireImage)

Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, commonly known as Sheikh Sultan III, is the sovereign ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and is a member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates. during his visit to journalists syndicate,february 5, 2019, Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Islam Safwat/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, sovereign ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah (Picture: Getty)

Emir of Sharjah stands over Khalid Al Qasimi's body at funeral

Fans, friends and family have paid emotional tribute to the fashion designer on social media

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain performed on Wednesday the funeral prayer at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, on the body of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the son of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.

His brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, died of a heroin overdose in 1999

The spokesman was unable to confirm what the victim was treated for.

The United Arab Emirates-born designer founded an eponymous fashion brand in 2016 and has displayed collections at London and Paris fashion weeks.

Three days of mourning have been announced in the UAE following the death of the great philosopher and artist, with flags flying at half-mast.

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He was laid to rest on Wednesday morning in Sharjah. The funeral prayer was held at the nearby King Faisal Mosque.

Photographer Mariano Vivanco was among those paying tribute, calling the designer my angel.

His father posted on Instagram: The arrival of the body of the deceased and prayers upon him will be announced.

Prince Fahad Al Saud of Saudi Arabia said: This is so sad, I loved his work. Rest in power.

The designer moved to the UK from the UAE when he was nine.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain performed on Wednesday the funeral prayer at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, on the body of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the son of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.

Sharia law proscribes that bodies are buried as soon as possible

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm A</br><a href=https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/03/emir-sharjah-stands-sons-body-funeral-unexpected-death-london-10107585/><strong>Read More – Source</strong></a></p>
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