AN Arab prince who died in London at the age of 39 amid claims of a drug-fuelled orgy has been laid to rest in the city of Sharjah, which his father rules over. Staff discovered the body of Sheik Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasim, 39, at his Knightsbridge penthouse on Monday morning. Tens of thousands of mourners today attended the funeral of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, a designer who owned the fashion label Qasimi Homme, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi stood over his son's body with his eyes closed as he joined in prayers at the King Faisal Mosque at 9am. During the service his body was flanked by the leaders of the four Northern Emirates. They were Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Crown Prince of Ajman. The funeral will be followed by three days of national mourning across the UAE with flags flying at half mast. According to Sharia law, the dead should be buried as soon as possible. This is usually within 24 hours of death. After the body of Sheik Khalid was found at his Knightsbridge penthouse an ambulance called police who are said to have found a quantity of Class A drugs. A source said: “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.” Sheik Khalid’s father is the ruler of oil-rich Sharjah, the third biggest city in the United Arab Emirates. The family own a country estate in Sussex — where Sheik Khalid’s older brother was found dead from a heroin overdose in 1999. He was 24. Detectives are treating the new tragedy as “unexplained” and have made no arrests. His father announced three days of official mourning with the words that Sheik Khalid “is in the care of God”. His sole surviving son and heir was a fashion designer and co-owner of upmarket label Qasimi. Celebrity fans include Lady Gaga and Cheryl Tweedy. He had studied architecture and was an award-winning photographer. MOST READ IN NEWSTRAIN HORROR Three railway workers hit by train near MargamSNOWFLAKES NEED NOT APPLY Brutal job ad tells phone addicts and partygoers not to botherNO REMORSE Great-granddad who killed boy, 6, with air gun poses for smug holiday snap The source said: “Like many young Arab men, Sheik Khalid enjoyed the freedoms he had in London. But it has ended very tragically.” The Knightsbridge Apartments development where he died has 205 stunning homes across 12 floors, selling for up to £90million each. Last night close friend and former business partner Elliott Frieze said: “He was incredibly hard working and talented. He was a wonderful person.” GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
Emir of Sharjah grieves at son's funeral after ‘sex and drugs orgy’ in London
AN Arab prince who died in London at the age of 39 amid claims of a drug-fuelled orgy has been laid to rest in the city of Sharjah, which his father rules over. Staff discovered the body of Sheik Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasim, 39, at his Knightsbridge penthouse on Monday morning. Tens of thousands of mourners today attended the funeral of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, a designer who owned the fashion label Qasimi Homme, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi stood over his son's body with his eyes closed as he joined in prayers at the King Faisal Mosque at 9am. During the service his body was flanked by the leaders of the four Northern Emirates. They were Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid, Ruler of Ajman and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Crown Prince of Ajman. The funeral will be followed by three days of national mourning across the UAE with flags flying at half mast. According to Sharia law, the dead should be buried as soon as possible. This is usually within 24 hours of death. After the body of Sheik Khalid was found at his Knightsbridge penthouse an ambulance called police who are said to have found a quantity of Class A drugs. A source said: “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.” Sheik Khalid’s father is the ruler of oil-rich Sharjah, the third biggest city in the United Arab Emirates. The family own a country estate in Sussex — where Sheik Khalid’s older brother was found dead from a heroin overdose in 1999. He was 24. Detectives are treating the new tragedy as “unexplained” and have made no arrests. His father announced three days of official mourning with the words that Sheik Khalid “is in the care of God”. His sole surviving son and heir was a fashion designer and co-owner of upmarket label Qasimi. Celebrity fans include Lady Gaga and Cheryl Tweedy. He had studied architecture and was an award-winning photographer. MOST READ IN NEWSTRAIN HORROR Three railway workers hit by train near MargamSNOWFLAKES NEED NOT APPLY Brutal job ad tells phone addicts and partygoers not to botherNO REMORSE Great-granddad who killed boy, 6, with air gun poses for smug holiday snap The source said: “Like many young Arab men, Sheik Khalid enjoyed the freedoms he had in London. But it has ended very tragically.” The Knightsbridge Apartments development where he died has 205 stunning homes across 12 floors, selling for up to £90million each. Last night close friend and former business partner Elliott Frieze said: “He was incredibly hard working and talented. He was a wonderful person.” GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
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