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Reports Point to Nigerian State Visit to U.K. in March 2026, Palace Yet to Confirm

An announcement is expected in the coming weeks based on Buckingham Palace’s usual two-month lead time.

Overview

  • The Sunday Times reported that King Charles and Queen Camilla plan to host Nigeria’s president in March, which would be the first such visit since 1989.
  • Buckingham Palace has not issued confirmation, keeping the prospective itinerary provisional.
  • If scheduled, it would be Britain’s first state visit of 2026.
  • A state banquet would customarily involve tiaras for senior royal women, likely giving the Princess of Wales her first 2026 tiara appearance.
  • Coverage notes the Sussexes’ well-received 2024 trip to Nigeria, which The Times suggested may have encouraged formal engagement.