A dramatic royal snub, an allegedly restricted meeting, and Queen Camilla supposedly stranded on the gravel:
the headline promises a diplomatic scandal. However, documented coverage of the Sultan of Oman’s visit tells a different story.
King Charles and Queen Camilla formally welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor on October 20, 2026. Prince William and Catherine also participated in the ceremonial reception, followed by a carriage procession and state banquet.