The
monarch, wearing a flowery dress, yellow coat and sunhat, was talking
with Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, when the
youngster approached.
This is the
adorable moment a young boy took off his top hat and approached the
Queen for a handshake as she spoke with Dubai royalty at the Epsom
Derby.
Little
Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi looked dapper in a top hat, white tie
and tails as he walked up to Her Majesty as she stood in the paddock at
Epsom Racecourse on Saturday.
The
monarch, wearing a flowery dress, yellow coat and sunhat, was talking
with Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, when the
youngster approached.
The young
boy is believed to be acquainted with the Dubai royal family and is
often pictured with Sheikh Mohammed's son, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan
bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh
Hamdan, the Middle East's equivalent of Prince Harry, uploaded the
endearing video to Instagram alongside the caption: 'Nothing defines
respect better than a proper handshake! Epsom Derby with Queen Elizabeth
II.'
The footage shows the small boy approaching the 89-year-old monarch as she peruses a racecard at the sun-soaked racecourse.
He
then takes off his black top hat before stretching out his hand to the
Queen. Her Majesty reciprocates the gesture and shakes the youngster's
hand before he walks off with a big grin on his face.
The Queen,
who is a big equestrian fan, attended the Derby with her husband Prince
Philip, racing adviser John Warren and Princess Michael of Kent.
Mr Warren could be seen in the video smiling and laughing as young Mohammed carried out the loveable gesture.
The
youngster is believed to be part of the Dubai royal family and is often
pictured on social media with Sheikh Hamdan, who describes the little
boy as his 'best friend' in many posts.
Sheikh
Hamdan is the heir to the emirate of Dubai and is one of current ruler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's 12 children.
He attended the annual flat racing meet with his father, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
The
royals were also joined by Sheikh Mohammed's wife Princess Haya and all
three were welcomed into the Queen's stand where they spoke with Her
Majesty.
According
to Sheikh Hamdan's website, the Dubai and British royals exchanged
talks on UAE and UK relations, as well as horses participating in the
day's racing.
Sheikh
Hamdan, 32, known as Fazza to his friends, will take over rule in Dubai
in the future, and claims a stint at Sandhurst taught him the benefits
of 'self-discipline, commitment, virtue and responsibility'.
The
prince is a keen rider, much like his father who owns the Godolphin
racing team - which is one of the most famous racing establishments in
the world.
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man Hamdan is also an avid diver, amateur skydiver and enjoys writing
romantic poetry. He also has a well-known love of animals.
The Dubai monarchs joined the British royal family at Epsom racecourse for the 236th running of the Derby.
Well turned-out crowds enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine as racing at the annual flat meet got underway.
Many
racegoers enjoyed picnics and champagne lunches while soaking up the
atmosphere at the top-class event, which boasts a formal dress code.
All eyes were on Frankie Dettori who romped to victory in the £1.34million Investec Derby on favourite Golden Horn.
The
Queen showed her delight at the victory, while Prince Philip struggled
to watch as Golden Horn lingered towards the back of the pack before
outclassing the other horses and storming across the finish line.
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