King Charles praises William at state banquet hours after Harry interview

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

King Charles spoke proudly of Prince William at a state banquet for the Sultan of Oman, hours after Prince Harry gave an interview about seeking reconciliation with his family.

King Charles hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, where he praised Prince William and expressed delight at William's bond with the Sultan's son, Sayyid Theyazin. Charles observed there are 'few happier symbols of success' than seeing a relationship carried across generations, referring to the two men as joint patrons of an Omani expedition. The banquet was attended by 160 guests including Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and senior Cabinet members.

Hours before the banquet, Prince Harry published an interview with GQ magazine in which he said he 'wants it to work out' with his family, but claimed that others 'don't want to'. Harry also commented on his father's health, saying the King 'is getting better' after his cancer diagnosis. William and Harry remain estranged.

The King's speech made no mention of Prince Harry. A spokesperson for the duke insisted his comments in the interview were not a 'swipe' at his brother, though they are likely to be interpreted as such. The two royal expeditions were joint patrons of the Jewel of Arabia Expedition, a 30-day journey through Oman that took place last year.

How it is being reported

• King Charles praises Prince William at lavish state banquet hours after Prince Harry calls for 'reconciliation' with his family in bombshell interviewThe 77-year-old monarch was full of pride at a lavish state banquet as he spoke of the friendship between his heir to the throne and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said's son.Daily Mail · 21 Oct, 12:20
• King Charles heaps praise on Prince William just hours after Harry reconciliation pleaIn a speech during a glittering state banquet honouring the Sultan of Oman, the King referenced his older son - but did not mention Prince HarryThe Mirror · 21 Oct, 12:05
• King Charles heaps praise on Prince William after bombshell Prince Harry interviewThe King spoke proudly about William as he hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at the start of his state visitThe Independent · 20 Oct, 21:59

In this story: King Charles · Prince William · Prince Harry · Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said · Sayyid Theyazin · Windsor Castle · Oman

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