Royal Family hosts Nigerian diaspora ahead of Tinubu’s UK visit
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The English Royal Family on Wednesday hosted a reception with members of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom, ahead of the forthcoming State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled for March 18–19, 2026, at the invitation of King Charles III.
In a post on its official X handle, the Royal Family wrote: “Last night, The King hosted a reception with members of the Nigerian Diaspora in the UK, ahead of the incoming State Visit of the President of Nigeria.”
The post added: “With jollof rice and music by Dele Sosimi and the Afrobeats Orchestra — it was a wonderful evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us!”
During the visit, Tinubu will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
The visit marks the first inward State Visit by a Nigerian President in 37 years, underscoring Nigeria’s growing diplomatic influence and strengthening ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
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