Omani Sultan’s UK Visit Includes Windsor Ceremony, Talks

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is making a state visit to the United Kingdom, with a formal welcome and banquet at Windsor Castle scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, followed by planned talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday. The Windsor programme is expected to include a ceremonial procession and welcome involving King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Sultan. A state banquet is scheduled for Tuesday evening in St George’s Hall, with members of the royal family and government expected to attend. Andy Burnham is due to attend his first state banquet as prime minister. British reports say the Prince of Wales will greet Sultan Haitham before accompanying him to Windsor. The King and Queen are expected to join the welcome, which is to include a carriage procession and a ceremonial inspection of the Guard of Honour. The planned events have been reported as forthcoming; the material does not confirm their completion. On Wednesday, October 21, Sultan Haitham is scheduled to meet Burnham at Downing Street for talks against the backdrop of continuing conflict in the Middle East. The two previously met in July to discuss efforts to...