King Charles Welcomes Nigerian President Tinubu

0:00On March 18, King Charles hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tanubu, and first lady Ola Remy Tanubu, for the start of their two-day state visit, too. The United Kingdom today in Windsor. The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted the couple at a luxury hotel, before escorting them to meet the King and Queen in the town center. A military band played the national anthem as Charles and Camilla arrived at the Royal Deus, near Windsor Castle. The group then served part in a carriage procession through the streets, leading to a guard of honor at the Castle Quadrangle. Crowds gathered under warm spring sunshine to watch the traditional welcome, with heavy security in place amid global tensions. This marks the first-day visit from Nigeria in 37 years, and the first by a Muslim leader during Ramadan, in nearly a century. The schedule includes adjustments for the Holy Month, skipping a daytime lunch and favor of an afternoon audience. Tonight's state banquet in St. George's Hall will follow the President's sunset fast,

1:00and the royals will also discuss interfaith work. The visit aims to boost UK ties with African business, creating hundreds of new jobs from expanding Nigerian firms, as the leaders wrap up before Eid. Celebrations begin tomorrow evening.