Tinubu meets King Charles, gets full military reception at Windsor Castle

Tinubu, Remi with King Charles and wife

President Bola Tinubu has been given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle marking the beginning of his state visit to the United Kingdom.

It is the first visit of such to the UK by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.

Tinubu and Oluremi, his wife, who accompanied him, were treated to a 42 gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Earlier, Prince William and Princess Catherine greeted the Nigerian first family and presented them to King Charles and Queen Camila at Windsor Castle.

Charles will host Tinubu and Oluremi at the royal residence for the two-day visit.

There will also be exchanges of gifts and displays of items related to Nigeria that are kept in the Royal Collection, before an opulent state banquet in St George’s Hall. Thecable