Photos Emerge as President Buhari Meets King Charles III in UK

Photos Emerge as President Buhari Meets King Charles III in UK

  • President Buhari visited Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday, November 9, to meet with His Royal Majesty King Charles III
  • It was the first time the president would meet with the British monarch who recently succeeded his late mother, Queen Elizabeth
  • The president had left Nigeria on Monday, October 31, for the UK for what the presidency called a routine medical check-up

Buckingham Palace, UK - President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, November 9, met with His Royal Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom (UK).

The meeting between the two leaders is the first since King Charles III ascended the revered British throne following the death of her mother, Queen Elizabeth.

President Buhari/King Charles III/Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom (UK)
President Buhari on Wednesday, November 9, met with His Royal Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, UK. Photo credit: @BashirAhmaad
Source: Twitter

President Buhari/His Royal Majesty King Charles III/ Buckingham Palace, UK
The meeting between the two leaders is the first since the ascension of King Charles III to the throne. Photo credit: @BashirAhmaad
Source: Twitter

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President Buhari/His Royal Majesty King Charles III/ Buckingham Palace, UK
It was all smiles as President Buhari met with King Charles in London. Photo credit: @BashirAhmaad
Source: Twitter

The presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared the meeting's photos on Twitter, though no official statement has been released.

President Buhari's trip to UK

President Buhari had travelled to the UK for a medical checkup on Monday, October 31.

Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, announced the trip.

The president is expected back in the country in the second week of November, Adesina further disclosed.

Buhari meets King Charles III: Nigerians react

sublime♥️, @Sanyaolupeter2, said:

"I like Buhari's style, he didn't attend the queen's burial when African leaders were packed in a bus.. He paid condolence visit when he is respected."

Nezer IPMAN, @nezerious, said:

"Misplaced priority!!"

D'Ken Kenneth, @DKenKenneth, said:

"Tell them to recognize Nigeria as an English speaking country..... there's no importance of his visit to the UK if this matters are not discussed."

Momopee, @Momopee2, said:

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"Bubu is such a fine man at almost 80. God has blessed this man so much."

Presidency shares what Buhari will be remembered for, sends message to UN

In another report, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has told young citizens that they are fortunate to be Nigerian.

While addressing members of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) on a learning visit to the state house on Sunday, November 6, Gambari said the country deserves a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.

According to him, Nigeria is projected to be the third most populated nation in the world after India and China by 2050, and this should be a yardstick for inclusion.

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