State visit

A state visit will take place from Wednesday 18 March to Thursday 19 March 2026. Preparations will begin in Windsor from Tuesday 17 March.

State visit by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mrs. Tinubu

WIndsor Castle - side view

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday 18 March to Thursday 19 March 2026. 

The King and Queen will host the state visit at Windsor Castle.

To support this state visit, the Royal Borough is working with Thames Valley Police, the Crown Estate and other key partners, to minimise disruption to those that live and work in, or plan to visit Windsor.

Security 

There will be a visible and enhanced police and security presence in Windsor in the days leading up to and during the state visit in Windsor.

For up-to-date information on Thames Valley Police’s activity during the state visit, please follow the Windsor & Maidenhead policing page on Facebook or on X: 

We would ask people to remain vigilant and if something doesn’t feel right, please report it to an officer in person, online or call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

All information is subject to change – please check this page regularly.

Road closures and transport

Transport updates

Some footways and crossing points will be closed periodically to facilitate the procession movement in the town centre between 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Road closures

Some road closures are expected in Windsor between 9am and 3pm on Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March 2026.

This will include:

  • B470 (including River Street, Thames Avenue, Datchet Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Windsor Road) (between 9am and 1pm).
  • Barry Avenue (between 9am and 1pm).
  • Castle Hill.
  • Thames Street.
  • High Street.
  • Park Street.
  • Sheet Street.
  • St Alban’s Street.

Additionally, there may be some temporary disruption to roads within Windsor during the state visit.

Parking

To support the state visit, some car parks will be closed in Windsor on Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March 2026. To avoid disruption, please use public transport where possible.

The following car parks will not be available from 7am to 5pm on both days:

All other car parks will remain open as normal. 

Season ticket holders

If you are a seasonal ticket holder whose normal place of parking is closed during the state visit, please park in Alexandra Gardens or Alma Road car park.

Businesses open as usual

While some roads may be closed, Windsor and Eton’s shops, cafés and restaurants will be open as usual. Most car parks will also be open, and all the pedestrianised areas and shopping centres will be accessible. Our Visit Windsor website has more information around businesses.  

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