Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya
Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto.
The King and Queen were officially welcomed to Kenya with a display of military pomp and pageantry as their state visit began.
Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto at the State House in Nairobi during the first full day of their tour.
Before the formalities began the foursome posed for a picture for the waiting press with the president’s official residence as a backdrop.
Charles inspected the troops, walking past the soldiers in their red tunics and peaked caps.
The King and Queen were invited by President Ruto for a five-day state visit, their first to a Commonwealth country, that will strengthen the UK’s relationship with Kenya through the “soft diplomacy” of the British royal family.
Later, a state banquet will be held in the King and Queen’s honour where Charles will give a speech to guests who will include prominent Kenyans and figures from the UK.
At the site, marked by an eternal flame, Charles touched a large wreath of white and lilac roses placed on the ground by two Kenyan officers and a few minutes later Mr Ruto left his wreath.
The King’s floral tribute had a handwritten note which read: “In grateful remembrance – Charles R.”
