King bids farewell to Sultan of Oman after praising Oman's 'noble efforts' to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
King Charles III with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, whose visit Burnham has hailed as 'a friendship which generates real benefits' for both nations.King Charles III with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said at Windsor Castle, ahead of the Sultan's talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on a two-way investment deal marking Burnham's first state-visit diplomacy in office.Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (left) and King Charles III at Windsor Castle, as the Sultan's UK visit is expected to include signing a maritime security pact amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.The King and Queen welcome the Sultan of Oman to Windsor Castle. King Charles praised Oman's 'constructive neutrality' and spoke Arabic at the state banquet.The Prince and Princess of Wales welcome the Sultan of Oman. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to sign a two-way investment deal with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said at Downing Street today.Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales during the Sultan of Oman's state visit. The Strait of Hormuz — effectively closed since February — is expected to dominate talks between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Sultan…
Queen Camilla shook Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said's hand at Windsor Castle's Sovereign's Entrance and told him: 'I hope you have a good journey back.' It was the first state visit by a Sultan of Oman since 1982. The Sultan is to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham for Downing Street talks expected to focus on the Middle East war. Charles will travel to Aberfan for the disaster's 60th anniversary.
Kate had her Elie Saab gown altered, removing the sheer skirt and raising the plunging neckline.
Prince Harry's GQ interview, saying 'some people don't want it to work out', overshadowed the banquet.
Royal chefs replaced after-dinner spirits with teas inspired by Kahwa for the teetotal Omani delegation.
