King Charles Queen Camilla quietly Jets in Kenya without ceremonial photos
King Charles III and Queen Camilla land in Kenya for a four day historic visit at the invitation of President William Ruto
King Charles III and Queen Camilla land in Kenya for a four day historic visit at the invitation of President William Ruto.
On Monday night, King Charles III and Queen Camila touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for their historic visit across the country.
However, there was little fuss upon their arrival, as not a single photo was taken when Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi received the couple.
The visit by the King and Queen was notably the most low-key, as all other visits from Heads of State and other leaders are documented with photo opportunities.
But speaking to media, UK Embassy said that no photos were taken during their arrival as their visit was of an administrative nature.
“Their arrival last night was administrative not ceremonial so no photos until they start on their events,” our source explained.
A press statement that the embassy later released indicated that the official visit came on the backdrop of Kenya’s celebration of 60 years of independence and will spotlight the strong and dynamic partnership between the UK and Kenya.
“As Kenya prepares to mark 60 years of independence, I am delighted that Their Majesties have accepted the President’s invitation to make Kenya their first State Visit outside of Europe, and their first in the Commonwealth,” stated British High Commissioner Neil Wigan.
“Coming in year of His Majesty’s Coronation, this visit so early in The King’s reign demonstrates the value we place on the thriving and modern UK-Kenya partnership, which brings mutual benefits to our two nations and the wider region.”
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King Charles and Queen Camilla programme will include events and engagements in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.
“Their Majesties will meet a diverse range of Kenyans reflecting the strong people-to-people ties which exist between our two nations, with a particular focus on Kenya’s young people.
“They will also spend time with conservationists, environmental activists, artists, entrepreneurs, veterans, the Kenya Wildlife Service, as well as schoolchildren. At the Coast, Her Majesty will spend time with survivors of gender-based violence, while His Majesty will engage with religious leaders who are working with UK-funded programmes to promote community cohesion,” part of the statement by the British High Commission read in part.
The Royal Visit will also acknowledge the more painful aspects of the United Kingdom and Kenya’s shared history, including during the Emergency period (1952-1960).
His Majesty will take time during his visit to meet and listen to Kenyans who experienced or whose loved ones experienced the ills of this period first hand.
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