Britain unilaterally declares Egyptian independence on February…
February 1922 CE
Four matters are "absolutely reserved to the discretion" of the British government until agreements concerning them can be negotiated: the security of communications of the British Empire in Egypt; the
defense of Egypt against all foreign aggressors or interference, direct or indirect; the protection of foreign interests in Egypt and the protection of minorities; and Sudan.
Sultan Ahmad Fuad becomes King Fuad I, and his son, Faruok, is named as his heir.