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PHOTOS: King Charles receives Tinubu, First Lady at Windsor Castle as UK trip begins
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, officially commencing his state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
The president, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, was honoured with a 42-gun salute performed by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
Earlier, the Nigerian First Family was received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who escorted them to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the historic royal residence.
The two-day visit will feature a series of high-level engagements, including a state banquet at St George’s Hall, an exchange of gifts, and a private viewing of Nigeria-related artefacts from the Royal Collection.
The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, highlighting renewed cooperation across key sectors.
Britain’s King Charles III greets Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu during a formal welcome at Datchet Road, ahead of a carriage procession to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Isabel Infantes / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla stand with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, during a formal welcome at Datchet Road, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s King Charles III (L) and Britain’s Queen Camilla greet Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu during a formal welcome at Datchet Road, ahead of a carriage procession to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s Queen Camilla and Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu travel in the Scottish State Coach to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Isabel Infantes / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s Queen Camilla and Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu travel in the Scottish State Coach to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s King Charles III and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu travel in the Australian State Coach to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s King Charles III and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu travel in travel in the Australian State Coach to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Isabel Infantes / POOL / AFP)
Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla stand with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, flanked by Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales (R) during a formal welcome at Datchet Road, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Britain’s King Charles III (obscured) travel in the Australian State Coach to Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Isabel Infantes / POOL / AFP)
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