Inside the King's state banquet for the Sultan of Oman: From the Royal procession to the Omani-inspired cocktail adapted through a 'distinctly British lens'

From its sparkling table decorations to the Omani-inspired cocktails and royal guest list, Charles's state banquet at Windsor Castle on Tuesday night was fit for a king.

The monarch, accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other working royals, hosted the Sultan of Oman and 160 other guests for the feast at St George's Hall this evening.

Guests were invited to indulge on Scottish langoustine and Cornish crab, pot roasted Windsor pheasant and stuffed cabbage, individual baked Alaskas with Balmoral Plum and Windsor Estate honey ice cream.

The meal was washed down with a variety of wines, although Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said toasted with a soft drink. 

Tuesday night's 50 metre long table, which ran the whole length of the room, was laid with 480 knives, 480 forks, 160 spoons and the Grand Service, commissioned by George IV, which runs to more than 4,000 silver-gilt pieces.

The centre 12-light St George and the dragon candelabra, commissioned by William IV in 1833, was decorated with pomegranates grown on a tree planted by the late Duke of Edinburgh around 50 years ago on the East Terrace.

Guests included athlete Mazoon Al Alawi, sailor Mohsin Al Busaidi and Andy Burnham, in what marked his first state banquet as Prime Minister.

The Daily Mail takes a look at all the details from Tuesday night's glittering event, from the Royal procession to the menu, flowers and music.

The table was laid with 480 knives, 480 forks, 160 spoons and the Grand Service

The Prince and Princess of Wales ahead of the state banquet for the Sultan of Oman

King Charles, the Sultan of Oman and Queen Camilla at the banquet 

The Royal Procession

The King The Sultan of Oman

H.H. Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said Queen Camilla

The Prince of Wales Ms Dina Macki

H.E. Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidy The Princess of Wales

H.E. Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi The Princess Royal

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence Ms Dee Caffari

The Duke of Gloucester Dr Elisabeth Kendall

H.E. Dr. Hamad Said Al Oufi The Duchess of Gloucester

H.H. Sayyid Shahib bin Tarik Al Said Mrs Margaret Harwood-Jones

H.H. Sayyid Loay bin Ghalib Al-Said The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Smith of Basildon

H.E. Gen Sultan Mohammed Al Nomani Mrs. Laura Pye

H.E. Sayyid Hamood Faisal Al Busaidi The Baroness von Westenholz

Mr. Scott McDonald Dr Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani

H.E. Hussain Ali Abdullatif The Rt. Hon. Dame Emily Thornberry

H.E. Anwar Hilal Al Jabri The Countess of Kinnoull

H.E. Badr Mohammed Al Mantheri The Lady True

The Princess of Wales and H.E. Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidy walk in procession to the state banquet

Queen Camilla and H.H. Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said walk in procession to the event

Menu

Tartine au Crabe et Langoustine d'Ecosse, Céleri, Avocat et Gelée de Tomate

Croute of Scottish Langoustine and Cornish Crab with Avocado, Tomato consommé, and Celery

Faisan du Windsor Poêlé en Cocotte, Coing aux épices

Chou Farci, Pommes Fondantes

Sauce à la Moutarde de Dijon

Pot Roasted Windsor Pheasant with Spiced Quince

Stuffed Cabbage and Braised Fondant Potatoes in a Dijon Mustard Sauce

Selection of assorted seasonal vegetables Omelette Norvégienne

Individual Baked Alaska with Balmoral Plum and Windsor Estate Honey Ice Cream

One hundred and sixty guests were invited to dine on Scottish langoustine and Cornish crab 

Cutlery on the grand table was the castle's finest 

Britain's King Charles delivers a speech at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Wine List

Langham, Blanc de Blancs

Chassagne-Montrachet, Premier Cru 'Morgeot', Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin, 2023

Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé, 1979

Comtes de Champagne, Taittinger, 1998

Flowers

The flowers include handpicked seasonal flowers from the gardens at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and The Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park

Music

A BOYCE SUITE (I & II) Boyce arr. Benoy

PRELUDE FROM TE DEUM Charpentier arr. Edwards

TRAUMEREI (NO.7) Schumann arr. Longfield

MANNHEIM Martin

HORNPIPE FROM 'WATER MUSIC SUITE' Handel arr. Naughtin

TONIGHT Bernstein arr. Longfield

A THOUSAND YEARS Hedges, Perri arr. Moore

SHALLOW Various arr. Wedge

TETRIS RAGTIME Page arr. Phillips

MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS Handel arr. Urbanczyk

CLOCKS Coldplay arr. Longfield

A MILLION DREAMS Pasek and Paul arr. Dennis

LIBERTANGO Piazzolla arr. Kazik Music

HUMORESQUE Dvorak arr. Kember

WELSH LULLABY (SUO-GAN) Trad. arr. Martin

CAPRIOL SUITE (I, II) Warlock

AMAZING GRACE Trad arr. Naughtin

LA LA LAND (MUSIC FROM) Hurwitz arr. Longfield

SWEET AFTON Trad arr. Leavitt

ALLEGRO IN G FROM CONCERTO FOR TWO GUITARS Vivaldi arr. Frackenpohl

BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 3 Bach arr. Naughtin

Captain Alexandra Nixon

Director of Music

The Duchess of Edinburgh's String Orchestra

The Sultan and King Charles share a laugh at the banquet this evening 

Kate smiles during the banquet while sitting at the table for dinner 

A portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales at the event at Windsor Castle this evening 

The Princess Royal and the Duke of Gloucester ahead of the state banquet 

The Princess of Wales dazzles in a yellow gown for the special event this evening