President Bola Tinubu was on Wednesday given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle as the Nigerian leader began his state visit to the United Kingdom.
The president and his wife, Remi Tinubu, were treated to a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Before that, Prince William and Princess Catherine met and greeted the Nigerian leader and his wife at the Fairmont Hotel before the short ride to Windsor Castle, where King Charles III hosted them.
There was also an exchange of gifts and a display of items related to Nigeria that are kept in the Royal Collection.
Afterwards, there will be a banquet where Tinubu and King Charles are expected to give speeches. Leaders and celebrities are expected to attend the event.
The president and his wife are expected to lay a wreath of flowers on the tomb of the late Queen Elizabeth II in St George’s Chapel.
