President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were received with full ceremonial honours at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, marking the start of a historic visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
The Nigerian First Family was welcomed with a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, a rare ceremonial gesture reserved for distinguished state guests. Upon arrival, they were received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who accompanied them to a private audience with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The two-day state visit is expected to feature a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Activities lined up include a formal exchange of gifts, a private viewing of Nigeria-related artefacts from the Royal Collection, and a state banquet at St George’s Hall.
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Senior government officials described the visit as a significant moment in Nigeria’s foreign relations, noting that it signals a renewed commitment to strengthening long-standing ties between both nations.
The visit has already attracted widespread attention across diplomatic and media circles, underscoring its importance in shaping future cooperation between Africa’s largest economy and its former colonial partner.
