The key facts
- Charles III quoted a hadith in Arabic at the banquet at Windsor Castle
- Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's visit is the first state visit of such level in 44 years
- A video clip of the quote went viral on social media
The Quote at the Banquet at Windsor Castle
King Charles III of the United Kingdom, during a state banquet in honour of the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, quoted in Arabic a hadith — a saying of Prophet Muhammad — praising the people of Oman: 'If you were to come to the people of Oman, they would not insult you nor strike you.' A video clip of the king reciting the hadith spread across social media.
The First Visit in 44 Years
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the United Kingdom on a three-day state visit — the first such visit in 44 years. On Tuesday he was greeted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and in the evening the royal couple hosted a banquet in his honour at Windsor Castle.
On the Partnership Between the Two Countries
In his speech, Charles III noted the long-standing partnership between the United Kingdom and Oman, as well as the importance of Oman's efforts to build connections during times of conflict. 'Few happier symbols of success could be found than living relationships passed down from generation to generation,' he added.
