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  "textContent": "\n\n\nKing Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have joined the Nigerian President and First Lady for a carriage procession through Windsor.\n\nHis Majesty is hosting Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, in a first state visit to Britain by a leader of the West African nation in 37 years.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPrince William and Catherine greeted the couple at the luxury spa hotel, Fairmont Windsor Park, just on the edge of Windsor Great Park.\n\nThe couple escorted them to formally meet the King and Queen.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCharles and Camilla presented the President and First Lady to seven key figures, including His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try and the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Councillor Mandy Kaur-Baur.\n\nFollowing the presentations, the group moved to the front of the Sovereign's Escort, giving a Royal Salute.\n\nThe Nigerian National Anthem was heard, as was God Save The King.\n\nThe carriage procession moved off as the royals and the Nigerian President and First Lady made their way to Windsor Castle.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Beatrice's husband shares favourite football team and celebrates exciting win in London\n  * Harry and Meghan hit back at claims Netflix was blindsided by Oprah interview\n  * Keir Starmer set to refuse delay calls over King's US visit despite Donald Trump tensions\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe King was dressed in a morning suit, carrying a black top hat, as he stood in the warm spring sunshine.\n\nMeanwhile, the Queen wore a pink wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare and a pink beret-shaped hat by Philip Treacy.\n\nCamilla was also wearing the late Queen's Cartier flower clip pair of brooches.\n\nThe Princess of Wales chose a diplomatic royal look by wearing a coat dress designed by young British-Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Coker.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt is the first trip by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in almost a century.\n\nOrganisers have had to modify the programme to accommodate these religious requirements, meaning the customary welcome lunch at the castle has been removed from proceedings.\n\nInstead, the King will host President Tinubu for an afternoon meeting at Windsor Castle.\n\nFollowing sunset, the Nigerian leader will break his fast privately before attending the evening's state banquet alongside the monarch and Queen Camilla.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe banquet will see the King's first speech since the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.\n\nThe visit will conclude on Thursday evening, which marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic celebration signalling Ramadan's end.\n\nNigeria's Government spokesman, Mohammed Idris, said: \"This state visit is about turning a historic relationship into a modern economic partnership - transforming trust into opportunity.\n\n\"Nigeria's economic reforms are unlocking the potential of Africa's largest consumer market. The United Kingdom is a natural partner in what comes next.\n\n\"This visit marks the next step in deepening co-operation across trade, finance and defence.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "King, Queen, Catherine and William join Nigerian President and First Lady for carriage procession"
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