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MUSCAT, OMAN - NOVEMBER 26: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are presented a golden vase by the Sultan of Oman, before a State Banquet at his Palace on November 26, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh formally begins the second leg of her Gulf state visit. The Royal couple have spent two days in Abu Dhabi and will spend three days in Oman. (Photo by John Stillwell - Pool/Getty Images)

MUSCAT, OMAN - NOVEMBER 26:  Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are presented a golden vase by the Sultan of Oman, before a State Banquet at his Palace  on November 26, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh formally begins the second leg of her Gulf state visit. The Royal couple have spent two days in Abu Dhabi and will spend three days in Oman. (Photo by John Stillwell -  Pool/Getty Images)