King Charles Is Already Back on Royal Duty After Night Out at Nigerian State Banquet

Janine HenniThu, March 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM UTC

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King Charles walks the King Charles III England Coast Path as he inaugurates the path at Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, in Seaford south east England on March 19, 2026Credit: Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP via Getty -

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Nigeria's first state visit to the U.K. in 37 years at Windsor Castle

After the visit, King Charles inaugurated the King Charles III England Coast Path and opened a new nature reserve

The King’s Series of National Nature Reserves aims to create or expand 25 reserves by 2027 to protect wildlife and nature

King Charles headed straight to another duty after his royal responsibilities with the Nigeria state visit came to a close.

On March 19, the King, 77, and Queen Camilla bid farewell to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, first lady Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle, saying farewell to their guests as the royal aspects of their state visit to the U.K. came to a close.

President Tinubu and his wife were the guests of the King and Queen for a two-day state visit to the U.K., which marked Nigeria's first state visit to the U.K. in 37 years and Britain's first state visit of 2026. The first day of the busy trip was capped by a glamorous banquet on Wednesday evening, where the King and the president gave speeches and toasted in one another's honor.

Following the farewell, King Charles traveled south to inaugurate the King Charles III England Coast Path and open the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve in East Sussex. The reserve is the 13th to be declared with the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves and marks the halfway point of establishing 25 National Nature Reserves since the King's coronation in May 2023.

King Charles and Queen Camilla bid farewell to Nigeria's president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as they depart from Windsor Castle in Windsor on March 19, 2026.Credit: Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP via Getty

The sovereign is a lifelong advocate for sustainability and conservation to safeguard the natural world, and his first stop on the schedule was a reception hosted by the South Downs National Park Authority.

The event convened members of the local community, charities and other partners who contributed to the creation of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve. The reserve is the country's first groundwater-inspired reserve, endeavoring to protect vital drinking water and 3,700 acres of precious wildlife habitats.

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King Charles meets with members of the local community, charitable organisations, and partner bodies who have contributed to the creation of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve as he inaugurates the King Charles III England Coast Path at Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve on March 19, 2026.Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty

After that, the King headed out to walk 1.2 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path. The 2,700-mile stretch is the longest continuous, managed coastal walking route in the world, and the sovereign threw a coat over his suit and grabbed a walking stick for the stroll.

Along the way, the monarch met individuals who assisted in the declaration of the National Nature Reserve at Seven Sisters and unveiled a plaque to officially open it.

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds, King Charles and Tony Juniper, Natural England Chair walk the King Charles III England Coast Path as he inaugurates the King Charles III England Coast Path at Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve on March 19, 2026.Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty

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The King’s Series of National Nature Reserves aims to create or expand 25 reserves by 2027 and like the King Charles III England Coast Path, underscoring a commitment to protect nature and public access.

Both of the King's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, have inherited his passion for protecting the natural world, with the Prince of Wales, 43, notably founding the prestigious environmental Earthshot Prize to galvanize change in a decade-long campaign.

King Charles' return to regular duties soon after the state visit from Nigeria wrapped was no surprise. The sovereign is known for his tireless approach to royal duty and was ranked the "hardest-working member" of the royal family, by tally of official outings, in 2025, even as he continued to undergo treatment for cancer.

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