19th March 2026, NewsOrient, News, Governance And Development
Source/Photo: Channels Television. Caption: President Bola Tinubu and King Charles III attend a State Banquet in St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

King Charles III on Wednesday said United Kingdom and Nigeria has what he described as a “partnership of equals.”

Recalling the cultural history of the two nations, King Charles however noted that while the relationship has evolved, it is not without its challenges.

“There are chapters in our shared history that I know have left painful marks… no words can dissolve these,” King Charles admitted.

The British Monarch said these as he and Queen Camila, hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerian First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, at a state banquet which held at Windsor Castle.

The state banquet is part of the activities lined up for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two day visit to the UK.

Photo: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu looks on as Britain’s King Charles III speaks during a State Banquet in in St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP).

In his opening remarks, King Charles said the relationship between the United Kingdom and Nigeria is built “on mutual respect and shared progress.”

“Britain and the former British colony have a deep bond and a partnership of equals that has brought us both enormous benefits,” he said, adding:

“Nigeria is an economic powerhouse. It has not merely changed, it has arrived… “Nigeria is investing in Britain’s future as much as Britain is investing in Nigeria’s,” King Charles said.

Photo: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu speaks during a State Banquet in St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026, on the first day of a two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s President. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

Tinubu, in his response said: “Our people remain the strongest bridge between our two countries,” he said, pointing to their impact in healthcare, sports, and beyond.

“Our two nations share a vision of progress based on mutual respect and common values,” President Tinubu said.

Photo: President Bola Tinubu, King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle on the first day of President Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom, Wednesday, March 18, 2026

In attendance were the wife of Nigeria President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Queen Camilla, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun; National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribad; and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

Other attendees include the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.); Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Ms. Hannatu Musawa; and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, among other cabinet members.

Governors in attendance were Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Peter Mbah (Enugu), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), among others.

Earlier, President Tinubu was received with full state pageantry, including a guard of honour and a ceremonial gun salute, as artillery rang out across Windsor.

Nigerian and British flags lined the streets while the President and the King inspected troops in traditional regalia.

Photo: President Bola Tinubu walks with Guard Commander Major Benedict Tracey (2L) and King Charles III as they review a Guard of Honour formed by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP)

~ Published By NewsOrient Network

For News, Inter
views, Special Events Coverage, Advertisements, Corporate Reports, etc., Contact:
Email: Newsorientng@gmail.com

Website: https://newsorientng.com
Phone: +2348023165410; +2348064041541