# King Charles praises William at state banquet

> King Charles praises Prince William at state banquet hours after Prince Harry calls for family reconciliation.
- Title: King Charles praises William at state banquet · Dailymail
- Summary: King Charles praises Prince William at state banquet hours after Prince Harry calls for family reconciliation. King Charles praised Prince William's…
- Keywords: king charles, prince william, prince harry, sultan of oman, state banquet, reconciliation, royal family, britain, oman, crown prince, royals, celebrity
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- Published: 2026-10-21T11:20:54+00:00
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- Topics: king charles, prince william, prince harry, sultan of oman, state banquet, reconciliation, royal family, britain, oman, crown prince, royals, celebrity
## King Charles praises William
King Charles praised Prince William's friendship with Oman's Crown Prince at a state banquet.

> Your Majesty, there can be few happier symbols of success than a living relationship being passed from one generation to the next
## Harry calls for reconciliation
Prince Harry called for family reconciliation in a 42-minute GQ interview.

> Some people don't want it to work out. I want it to work out
## William and Harry not speaking
William and Harry have not spoken in four years since 2020.

> After quitting as frontline royals in 2020, the Sussexes widened the gulf by accusing the Royal Family of racism
## Harry's 2023 memoir
Harry's 2023 memoir accused William of throwing him to the floor over Meghan being difficult.

> Harry's 2023 memoir took relations to a new low, accusing his 'archnemesis' brother 'Willy' of throwing him to the floor in a row
## Charles speaks of Oman
Charles highlighted Oman's role in Middle East conflict resolution and environmental challenges.

> Oman's noble efforts in trying to keep open one of the world's most important shipping routes have been of great service to the whole international community
## Charles praises Oman's leadership
Charles praised Oman's leadership and environmental efforts with AI.

> Oman's role across the Gulf and her 'constructive neutrality' matters far beyond Hormuz
## Harry's reconciliation comment
Harry said 'scars stick around for ever' but urged letting go of past family issues.

> Harry said 'scars stick around for ever' but urged 'letting go of the past'
## Royal spokesman clarifies
Royal spokesman said Harry's comment was not a swipe at William or family.

> It was absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother or any other member of his family
## Sultan's state visit
Sultan of Oman arrived for three-day state visit to UK.

> His speech came at the end of a damp but successful day as the Sultan arrived at Windsor Castle
## Charles's state banquet speech
Charles called the banquet a 'treasured moment to receive dear and old friends'.

> Toasting his guests at the banquet, Charles said it was a 'treasured moment to receive dear and old friends'
## Oman's friendship with UK
Charles called Oman one of Britain's oldest allies and closest friends.

> Oman is one of Britain's oldest allies and, after all these years, I pray, one of your closest friends
## Charles's environmental focus
Charles highlighted environmental challenges facing both countries and AI.

> The King also highlighted the environmental challenges facing both countries and the 'promise and peril' of AI
## Harry's interview impact
Harry's interview threatened to overshadow Sultan's state visit.

> The state banquet came just hours after Harry's 42-minute interview with GQ magazine threatened to overshadow the visit
## Harry's family reconciliation
Harry urged family reconciliation and 'letting go of the past'.

> For me, there's enough drama in the world and enough drama in people's lives than to continue with issues with family
## Charles's closing remarks
Charles concluded state visit showed UK's importance to Oman and friendship.

> Your Majesty, I hope this state visit shows the importance the United Kingdom attaches to Oman, its monarchy and institutions
## Key takeaway

King Charles praised Prince William's relationship with Oman's Crown Prince during a state banquet, hours after Prince Harry's interview calling for family reconciliation.