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FCO 8/1868

Affairs and death of Sultan Sayyed Said Bin Taimur, Ex-Sultan of Muscat and Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to the exile and death of the ex-Sultan of Oman Saeed Bin Taimur.

FO 1016/210

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: invitation to HH The Sultan, 1952

This file relates to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the invitations to Rulers in the Gulf.

FO 371/156821

Visit to UK by Ruler, 1961

This file relates to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and his family. It contains correspondence concerning:A suggestion that the rulers of the Trucial States and Qatar send messages to the Sultan on his official birthday (1-2)Possible developments if the Sultan were to cease to rule, and the question of succession. It speculates on United Arab Republic support for Sayyed Shihab Bin Faisal, Iraqi support for Sayyed Tariq Bin Taimur, the strength of Sheikh Saleh Bin Isa Al Harithi's position, and considers British efforts to groom Sayyed Qaboos Bin Saeed.

FO 371/149169

Ruling family of Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file relates to the Ruling Family of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's halted interest in appointing an English secretary, the rejection of candidates Anthony H Stearns and Lieutenant Commander Willie E Wise and the interest of William E Murdie (1, 3, 17) The Sultan's private visit to the UK in the summer, ostensibly for medical treatment.

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