Overview
- Prince William and Princess Catherine escorted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to a full ceremonial welcome in Windsor, including a carriage procession and Guard of Honour.
- Protocol and dining were adjusted for fasting guests with a prayer room, pre-dinner canapés to break the fast, a meat-free menu, and non-alcoholic options for toasts.
- King Charles used Yoruba and Pidgin in his toast, praised Nigerian cultural influence in the U.K., referenced difficult shared history, and noted Nigeria’s status as the U.K.’s largest African export market.
- Thames Valley Police deployed extensive security measures in Windsor for the two-day visit.
- The visit proceeded after deadly suicide bombings in Nigeria’s Borno state earlier in the week, which President Tinubu condemned.