20.10.2026 23:31
The UK is hosting a historic state visit, the first in 44 years. The magnificent welcome ceremony held at Windsor Castle for Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman took place without compromising royal traditions despite heavy rain. At the ceremony, hosted by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate in full attendance, military units and a horse-drawn carriage procession drew attention.
In the UK, the official welcoming ceremony organized by the royal family for the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, offered magnificent scenes despite the rainy weather. At the ceremony attended by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, military units and horse-drawn carriages drew attention. The images recorded during the welcome also attracted interest.
MAGNIFICENT WELCOME IN WINDSOR
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq was welcomed by the royal family in Windsor as part of his three-day official visit to the UK. In addition to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, William, and Princess Kate also attended the ceremony.
At the ceremony, which was affected by heavy rain, the parties met in the open area. King Charles greeted the Sultan and shook hands. Princess Kate's greeting was also among the highlights of the ceremony.
TRADITIONS WERE NOT ABANDONED DESPITE THE RAIN
During the ceremony, a guard of honor was formed by military units, while the national anthems of the UK and Oman were played. After the royal salute, the Sultan and King Charles took part in a horse-drawn carriage procession held through the streets of Windsor.
At the ceremony, where umbrellas were not used despite the rain, members of the royal family and guests maintained the traditional ceremony order. The magnificent welcome also became an important indication of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
A FIRST AFTER 44 YEARS
Haitham bin Tariq's visit is the first official state visit by an Omani sultan to the UK after 44 years. The last time, in 1982, the then Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II.
During the three-day visit, in addition to diplomatic relations, trade, defense and regional security issues are also expected to be discussed.