Sultan of Oman begins state visit to Britain as Gulf state plays pivotal role in Strait of Hormuz
The visit includes talks on trade, defence and regional security as Britain deepens ties with Oman, a key partner in the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Tuesday, King Charles hosts Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said at Windsor Castle for a three-day state visit, with the monarch, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales entertaining the Omani leader at a banquet in St George's Hall.
- State visits and banquets moved to Windsor Castle because Buckingham Palace has undergone major renovations since April 2017, aiming to modernize facilities and preserve the historic building for the next 50 years.
- This event marks the first state visit by an Omani Sultan to Britain in 44 years, following the 1982 visit when Queen Elizabeth II hosted the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said; the King last met Sultan Haitham in summer 2025.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hold talks with Sultan Haitham on Wednesday in Downing Street, addressing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and previous mediation efforts in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Built under William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle covers 13 acres with more than 1,000 rooms and stands as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, continuing to host official royal meetings while renovations persist at the London residence.
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