‘We wouldn’t put Charles on a bus’: Gulf royals balk at Queen’s funeral protocol
by Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent from on (#63Q35)
The monarchies are hopeful of stronger UK ties under King Charles, but plans for the ceremony have not gone down well
From Oman in the east to Morocco in the west, Middle East and north African royalty have been closely monitoring plans for the Queen's funeral, but with days to go until the biggest event in modern royal history, they are unlikely to travel to London in numbers.
Monarchies have sought to divine meaning from protocol arrangements, and are largely underwhelmed by what they have seen.
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