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Charles III

King of the United Kingdom

Geopolitics · 21 Oct 2026King Charles hails Oman's 'constructive neutrality' as sultan makes first UK state visit in 44 years

King Charles III has welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit by an Omani sultan to Britain in 44 years, praising Muscat's mediation efforts in the Middle East at a time of war in the region.