By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Catherine have warmly welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the Fairmont Windsor Park, marking a significant moment in the historic state visit.
The royal couple, representing King Charles III, received the Nigerian first family at the luxury hotel to commence the day’s official engagements. This meeting served as the first formal royal greeting since the president’s arrival in the United Kingdom.
Following the warm reception, the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied the presidential couple on a short drive to Datchet Road, where they were joined by Queen Camilla for the ceremonial welcome.
The dignitaries then proceeded in a traditional horse-drawn carriage procession to Windsor Castle, where a Guard of Honour awaited. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a royal salute as the Nigerian and British national anthems were performed.
The two-day state visit — the first by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years and the first hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle — underscores strengthening diplomatic ties between both nations. The day’s events will conclude with a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honour of the visiting delegation
