Windsor, UK – An official reception ceremony was held in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Windsor Castle on the occasion of his state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Ahead of the ceremony, Prince William of Wales greeted His Majesty the Sultan at the latter’s residence. Prince of Wales expressed his delight at the gracious visit.

The royal procession, accompanied by Prince of Wales, then proceeded to Datchet Road, where a squadron of British Royal Cavalcade lined both sides of the road to welcome His Majesty the Sultan.

Upon arrival of the royal procession at the Dais of Honour, King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla led the delegation receiving His Majesty the Sultan.

King Charles III welcomed His Majesty the Sultan, expressing pride in the gracious visit, which affirms the depth of the firmly rooted historical relations between the two friendly countries and the close bonds that unite them. He wished His Majesty the Sultan and his accompanying delegation a successful visit.

Welcoming His Majesty the Sultan, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute from the inner courtyard of Windsor Castle, while the Honourable Artillery Company, too, fired a 41-gun salute.

His Majesty the Sultan then shook hands with senior British officials receiving him, namely Andrew Try, Lord-Lieutenant of the King in the Royal County of Berkshire; Councillor Sian Martin, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; and a number of British officials.

The Royal Horse Guards then rendered the royal salute to His Majesty the Sultan, and the Omani Royal Anthem was played.

Thereafter, Lord Ashton of Hyde, Master of the Horse, accompanied His Majesty the Sultan and King Charles III to the principal royal carriage, while members of the official delegation boarded the carriages designated for them, following which the royal procession set off in a celebratory march towards Windsor Castle.

Upon arrival of the royal carriage at the outer courtyard of Windsor Castle, several Omani students studying in the United Kingdom lined up, expressing their joy at the visit of His Majesty the Sultan.

As the principal royal carriage entered Windsor Castle, the Guard of Honour rendered the royal salute, and the Omani Royal Anthem and the British Royal Anthem were played.

His Majesty the Sultan then inspected the Guard of Honour, accompanied by the king. The two monarchs witnessed military parade formations staged by the Royal Horse Artillery and the King’s Life Guard.

A reception was also held for His Majesty the Sultan at Windsor Castle, where he shook hands with Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and Prince Edward and his spouse Princess Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

King Charles III then shook hands with members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan.

H M Sultan Haitham tours Royal Collection Exhibition at Windsor Castle

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik toured the Royal Collection Exhibition at Windsor Castle accompanied by King Charles III of the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

His Majesty the Sultan viewed the wealth of historical artefacts that reflect a facet of the heritage embodying the venerable relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom.

His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied by the official delegation accompanying him during the tour.

H M Sultan Haitham, King Charles exchange orders

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth exchanged orders at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, reflecting the depth of the enduring historical relations between the two countries.

The king conferred upon His Majesty the Sultan the Order of the Garter, while the latter conferred on King Charles the Order of Al Said. His Majesty the Sultan also conferred upon Queen Camilla the Order of Oman First Class.