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PA Media / Catherine was part of the royal welcoming party for the Oman state visit The King and Queen, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales, were part of a colourful ceremonial welcome for the Sultan of Oman as his state visit to the UK begins. The red carpet was rolled out in Windsor for the ruler of Oman, which is an important strategic partner in the Middle East against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran. It has been seen as a diplomatic bridge between the West and Iran and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said will be given the full soft power treatment from his royal hosts. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will join the Omani visitors at a spectacular state banquet on Tuesday evening, ahead of political discussions at Downing Street on Wednesday. PA Media / The Sultan of Oman inspected the guard of honour with King Charles Reuters / The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Windsor to meet the Omani delegation Prince William greeted the Sultan on Tuesday morning, the pair sheltering under umbrellas. Waiting to formally welcome the Omani delegation were the King and Queen and the Princess of Wales, before they all travelled in a carriage ride to Windsor Castle. State visits are a mix of pageantry and politics, with the carefully choreographed hospitality providing an opportunity for talks about important strategic alliances and to promote military and business links. This visit is taking place against the sensitive background of tensions in the Middle East, with Oman facing Iran, on the other side of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. PA Media / Oman is a strategically important Middle East partner for the UK PA Media / Windsor Castle provides the backdrop for the state visit Tuesday evening will see Burnham's first state banquet since becoming prime minister. He will take one of the places of honour in St George's Hall, on a lavishly decorated table that can seat about 160 guests. Burnham previously spoke to the Sultan in July, when they discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, and the prime minister said he was grateful for Oman's attempts at mediation. The guest list does not include non-working royals, like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. An interview with Prince Harry with GQ was released as the state visit was getting under way. He talked about his complicated relationship with his father and brother - recognising that it was something that was "massively relatable" for the public. "Some people don't want it to work out," he said. "I want it to work out. "With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile - that's the key point... scars stick around forever." In the interview, which took place in New York, he said he would "encourage everybody" to let go of the past. "If there's certain things from the past that are still affecting you every day, that's harder to let go of," he told GQ. "But, for me, there's enough drama in the world and enough drama in people's lives to continue with issues with family." Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here.

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  • 发布时间：2026/10/20 21:34:11