In this message, the Sovereign said that he "learnt with great sadness the demise of your brother" HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
On this sad occasion, HM the King expressed to His Highness and the distinguished princely family, His heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion, praying the Almighty to give them patience and comfort and reward the deceased for his commendable actions.
The Sovereign also prayed God to keep His Highness and the illustrious princely family out of harm's way.