King Charles III Hosts State Banquet Honoring Nigerian Leaders
Upon welcoming the 160 guests in the Yoruba language, the King spoke of the Nigerian community in Britain as a “living bridge,” delivering his remarks in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.
The event attracted notable attendees, including England rugby captain Maro Itoje, Olympic sprinter Christine Ohuruogu, and poet Sir Ben Okri, alongside senior members of the royal family such as Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
In recognition of the fasting month of Ramadan, special accommodations were made for Muslim guests. A prayer room was made available within Windsor Castle, and the traditional lunch usually held during state visits was omitted.
Continuing a state-visit tradition of creating a signature cocktail, guests were offered the non-alcoholic “crimson bloom,” made from the Nigerian beverage Zobo, combined with English rose soda, hibiscus, and ginger syrup. Alcoholic options, including select red and white wines, port, and whisky, were also served in St George’s Hall.
In his address, the King emphasized the importance of coexistence among different religions, stating that “people of different faiths can, do, and must live alongside one another in peace.”
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