It is fascinating to hear about the coronation of King Charles III and the historical significance of this event for the United Kingdom.
Saturday 6th of May 2023 was a special day for the UK and Commonwealth countries as it was the coronation of King Charles III.
The coronation was a magnificent occasion with thousands of people lining the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the King and witness this historical event which was also broadcast on television and watched by millions of people around the world.
The coronation of King Charles III was not only a celebration of British tradition and heritage but it also marked the beginning of a new era for the English nation. King Charles III is a good friend of Oman and other Gulf states.
He has visited Oman several times starting with a tour in 1986, with his then-wife the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
The couple enjoyed visiting historical places and villages in Oman and had great photos. This was followed by visits in 1992, 1999 and 2003. His last visit was in 2020 to pay his condolences on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II following the death of Sultan Qaboos.
I personally had the honour to meet the King back in 1992 with a group of medical students who attended summer attachment programmes in different Hospitals across the UK organised by the British embassy in Muscat.
He was kind and humble, shaking hands with all students, and asking them what they learned from their placements in the UK.
King Charles is known for his interest in Islam in particular and has called for better relations between the West and the Muslim world which is a great step to address islamophobia which is seen in some European countries.
It is said that the coronation of Charles included religious leaders from other faiths for the first time, breaking a long-lasting British tradition for the coronation.
This gesture fits well with twentieth-century England what is embraces different religious beliefs.
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