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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun a 3-day state visit to Kenya. The tour is set to begin today 31st October to Friday 3rd November 2023.
The visit is aimed at celebrating the warm relationship between Kenya and the United Kingdom as well as the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.
Kenya becomes the first commonwealth country to be visited by King Charles and Queen Camilla. The visit has special meaning to the King as it is the country in which Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began, having acceded to the throne in Kenya in February 1952.
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During the visit, Their Majesties will meet President Ruto and the First Lady as well as and other members of the Kenyan Government, UN staff, CEOs, faith leaders, young people, future leaders and Kenyan Marines training with UK Royal Marines.
The King and Queen’s programme will celebrate the close links between the British and Kenyan people in areas such as the creative arts, technology, enterprise, education and innovation.
Acknowledgement of the more painful aspects Colonial Era
The visit will also acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s shared history, including the Emergency (1952-1960). His Majesty will take time during the visit to deepen his understanding of the wrongs suffered in this period by the people of Kenya.
Ironically, the Royal visit coincides with the birthday of Kenya’s heroic freedom fighter, Dedan Kimathi Waciuri, who was born on October 31, 1920.
The leader of Mau Mau is regarded as a revolutionary leader who fought against British colonialists.
He would have been 103 today.
The King and Queen’s programme also will include:
Their Majesties will be greeted in Nairobi with a ceremonial welcome at State House and will each attend bilateral meetings – The King with The President and The Queen with the First Lady before The President hosts a State Banquet at State House.
His Majesty will visit the United Nations Office in Nairobi, to learn more about the work of UN-Habitat and the UN Environment Programme. UNON is the only UN Headquarters in the Commonwealth.
His Majesty will attend a technology showcase, meeting Kenyan entrepreneurs who are driving forward innovation in the country’s tech sector. Kenya has the third largest start-up ecosystem in Africa.
Their Majesties will visit a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, joining British and Kenyan military personnel in an act of Remembrance, before hearing about the Commission’s recent work to ensure all those who supported Britain’s efforts in both World Wars are commemorated.
The King and Queen will visit Nairobi National Park to witness the vital conservation work being undertaken by the Kenya Wildlife Service, which is integral to Kenya’s thriving tourism industry.
Her Majesty, Patron of the equine welfare charity Brooke, will hear how the charity is working with the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals to rescue donkeys at risk and promote their welfare.
The King, as Captain General of the Royal Marines, and The Queen, will visit Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa. There, Their Majesties will witness Kenyan Marines, trained by the Royal Marines, demonstrating a covert beach landing, showing defence collaboration in action.
The King will meet faith leaders from Mombasa’s diverse community, hearing how they are working together to promote harmony amongst the city’s population.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Previous visits to Kenya
The King has undertaken three previous official visits to Kenya, in 1971, 1978 and 1987. Both Their Majesties have also previously visited the country privately.
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