King praises William at banquet for Sultan of Oman
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:32 · Archive
King Charles hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, praising his son William's bond with the Sultan's son.
King Charles hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said of Oman at a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, marking the start of the Sultan's state visit. In his speech, the King expressed his delight at the bond between Prince William and Sayyid Theyazin, the Sultan's son, who were joint patrons of an Omani expedition, saying there can be 'few happier symbols of success' than watching a relationship passed between generations.
The banquet took place hours after Prince Harry published an interview with GQ magazine in which he said he 'wants it work out' with his family but claimed others 'don't want to'. William and Harry remain estranged. A spokesperson for Harry insisted the comments were not a 'swipe' at his brother, though some royal commentators are likely to interpret them as such. Harry also commented on his father's health, saying that having a sick parent was triggering but that the King 'is getting better'.
Among 160 guests at the banquet were the Queen, the Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The King praised Oman's 'noble efforts' in keeping the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route open, describing this as a 'great service' to the international community. Oman is considered a key Middle East ally of the UK.
How it is being reported
- King praises William at banquet for Sultan of OmanThe King has hosted the Sultan of Oman at a glittering banquet but the diplomatic triumph could be overshadowed by another bombshell interview given by Harry.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 21:57
- King praises William at banquet for Sultan of OmanThe King has hosted the Sultan of Oman at a glittering banquet but the diplomatic triumph could be overshadowed by another bombshell interview given by Harry.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 21:57
In this story: King Charles · Prince William · Prince Harry · Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said · Sayyid Theyazin · Oman · Windsor Castle · Strait of Hormuz
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