Britain's King Charles welcomes Omani sultan

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor Castle at the start of a three-day state visit.

The sultan was welcomed by Charles and Queen Camilla with a military ceremony at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his state visit to Britain.

The sultan, who arrived at Standsted Airport on Monday evening, joined the British monarch in a carriage procession through the town of Windsor, before reviewing a Guard of Honor in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle.

The king and queen also hosted a state banquet for the sultan at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening.

Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday will have talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.