epa03758163 (FILE) A file photo dated 24 December 2012 shows Qatari Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani attending the opening session of the 33rd Gulf leaders summit in Sakhir Palace, South of Manama, Bahrain. The Doha-based Al Jazeera broadcaster reported on 24 June 2013 that Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has told members of the royal family that he plans to hand over power to his son, Sheikh Tamim. The royal court said the emir will address the nation on 25 June without elaborating. EPA/STR