King Charles greets Nigerian president in Windsor sunshine

BBC News - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 03:58 PM

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King Charles hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle for a two-day state visit, the first from Nigeria to the UK in 37 years. The Nigerian delegation received a ceremonial welcome, including a carriage procession, gun salute, and inspection of the guards. Senior royals, including Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, participated in the welcome. The King and President Tinubu will deliver speeches at a state banquet, although a traditional lunch was omitted due to Ramadan. The visit aims to strengthen relations between the UK and Nigeria, and included a viewing of Nigerian items from the Royal Collection and an exchange of official gifts.

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Nigeria's Zenith Bank had opened a branch in Manchester.

factual — UK's Business and Trade Department100% confidence

President Tinubu is a Muslim and fasting for Ramadan.

factual — PA Media100% confidence

Nigeria has the biggest population in Africa, triple that of the UK.

factual — PA Media100% confidence

King Charles is hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years.

factual — PA Media100% confidence

This state visit is about turning a historic relationship into a modern economic partnership.

quote — Mohammed Idris, Nigeria's government spokesman90% confidence

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Yoruba ×235% Royal Collection 40% Prince William 50% Catherine, Princess of Wales 50% Queen Camilla ×355% Windsor Castle ×260% Oluremi Tinubu ×360% United Kingdom 70% Nigeria ×580% Bola Ahmed Tinubu ×585% King Charles ×790%

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state visit 100% king charles 90% nigerian president 90% nigeria 80% windsor castle 80% royal welcome 70% bola ahmed tinubu 70% international relations 60% ceremonial grandeur 50% royal collection 50%