King Praises Oman's Peace Efforts
Source reports published 20 Oct 2026, 11:34 pm – 21 Oct 2026, 10:00 am AEST
King Charles III welcomed the Sultan of Oman at a state banquet in Windsor Castle, praising Oman’s diplomatic mediation in the conflict with Iran to establish common ground regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The visit marked a significant step in ongoing peace efforts.
What happened
- King Charles III welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at a state banquet in Windsor Castle.
- The King praised Oman’s ‘noble efforts’ in attempting to keep open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, and its diplomatic mediation in the conflict with Iran.
- The Omani ruler stated that his country had chosen a ‘different path’ of diplomacy in a region of conflict.
- King Charles highlighted Oman’s ‘constructive neutrality’ and its role as a ‘trusted interlocutor’ to all parties.
- The visit, the first state visit by an Omani sultan in 44 years, occurred amid the ongoing Iran war and US-Israel strikes.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham attended the banquet alongside other dignitaries, including Shell, BP, and Airbus executives.
Original reporting
- BBC: King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet
2026-10-20T13:34:11.754000+00:00 - Al Jazeera: King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit
2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00