All the Best Photos of King Charles and Queen Camilla's Trip to Kenya
King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to Kenya is underway. Ahead of their trip, Buckingham Palace shared, "The visit will acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s shared history," adding, "His Majesty will take time during the visit to deepen his understanding of the wrongs suffered in this period by the people of Kenya."
This is Charles's first visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch (his and Camilla's two state visits thus far have been to Germany and France), and comes as Kenya celebrates 60 years of independence from British colonial rule. Kenya, too, was where Queen Elizabeth II's reign began—she acceded to the throne while at Sagana Lodge with Prince Philip.
Here, see all the best photos of Charles and Camilla's trip to Kenya—we'll be updating this story daily, so be sure to check back for more snaps of their state visit:
Day 1: October 31, 2023
Their first day in Kenya began with an official Ceremonial Welcome at State House in Nairobi, where Charles and Camilla were greeted by Kenya's President, Dr. William Ruto, and First Lady, Rachel Ruto.
King Charles walks past the the Guard of Honour.
On his jacket lapel, Charles wears Remembrance Day poppy.
King Charles and President Ruto sit together on the dais during the welcome.
Queen Camilla signs a guest book as Kenya's First Lady looks on.
Charles waved the Kenyan flag with marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge.
King Charles takes in the scene.
After, Charles planted a tree as President Ruto looked on. (In the background, you can also see Camilla planting a tree.)
He then watered it.
Charles, always with a good sense of humor, laughed as he used the watering can.
Camilla also seemed to enjoy the tree planting moment.
Queen Camilla, King Charles, and the Rutos pose for a photograph in front of the Mugomo Tree in Uhuru Gardens.
The tree was planted where the Union Jack was lowered and Kenya's flag was first raised upon the declaration of Kenyan independence in 1963.
King Charles in front of the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, in Uhuru Gardens.
He laid a wreath at a the tomb.
After, they toured a new museum dedicated to Kenyan history.
The King and Queen then went to Eastlands Library.
Camilla wore the Courtauld Thomson Scallop-Shell Brooch, which originally belonged to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
Read more: A Guide to Queen Camilla's Brooches
A snap of Charles outside with his security team and members of the public.
At the library, King Charles posed for pictures with young people that are taking part in a Prince’s Trust International Enterprise Challenge.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla reads Lion and Mouse to students at the library.
Queen Camilla also met local children at Eastlands Library.
She was there with Book Bunk, a Kenyan charity that restores public libraries. Queen Camilla has long been committed to literacy causes.
King Charles continued his first day in Kenya with a visit to City Shamba, an urban farming project.
Charles, an avid gardener, delighted in the vegetables at the urban farm.
Read more: Charles Takes T&C on a Tour of His Highgrove Gardens.
He looked at snails, too.
And Charles really inspected some lettuce.
Charles was in his element at the farm.
He then visited a Tech and Innovation showcase at Nairobi Garage, where he snapped a pic with local entrepreneuers.
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