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In Pictures: King Charles Welcomes Tinubu at Windsor

March 18, 2026

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu walks with Guard Commander Major Benedict Tracey (2L) and Britain's King Charles III as they review a Guard of Honour formed by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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)

King Charles III on Wednesday received President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle, marking the first Nigerian state visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years.

The Nigerian president and first lady were welcomed by senior members of the royal family, including Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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 holds hands with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as they leave with Britain’s Queen Camilla and Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu following a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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 Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)

Tinubu and his wife, who arrived in the UK on Tuesday, were received earlier by Prince William and Catherine at Fairmont Windsor Park before travelling to Windsor to meet the King and Queen.

At Windsor Castle, the leaders took part in a ceremonial welcome that included a carriage procession and a guard of honour. The band of the Grenadier Guards played the national anthems of Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla stand with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu on the Dias during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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)

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Britain’s King Charles III review a Guard of Honour formed by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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 Hannah McKay / POOL / AFP)

Tinubu later inspected the guard of honour, accompanied by King Charles.

The King and the Nigerian president are expected to deliver speeches at a state banquet on Wednesday evening attended by political leaders and guests with ties to Nigeria.

The traditional state lunch with the monarch will not take place, as Tinubu is observing the Ramadan fast.

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)

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and wis wife Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales pose alongside Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu as they greet them at the Fairmont Hotel 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 Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

“Both sides stands to benefit from this visit..”@afuathescot says that President Tinubu’s UK visit will boost Nigerian investment in the UK and Britain’s infrastructure projects in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/Y0BMGiG2Z4

— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) March 18, 2026

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)

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu walks with Guard Commander Major Benedict Tracey leads to review a Guard of Honour formed by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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 Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP)

A member of the Life Guards rides with members of the Blues and Royals, a unit of the Household Cavalry, ahead of 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 Isabel Infantes / POOL / AFP)

Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla stand with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu on the Dias, flanked by Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at 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)

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Jimisayo Opanuga

Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.