King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya at the end of this month, in a historic visit tracing back in 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in the country.
The British High Commission in Nairobi said the King and Queen will visit Kenya on October 31 to November 3rd, 2023.
This significant visit comes at the invitation of President William Ruto, coinciding with Kenya's preparations to celebrate 60 years of independence. It marks the first visit by His Majesty to a Commonwealth nation since ascending the throne and holds special significance as Queen Elizabeth II's reign began in Kenya in February 1952.
While in Kenya, their Majesties will meet with President Ruto, the First Lady, and various members of the Kenyan Government, as well as engage with UN staff, CEOs, faith leaders, young people, future leaders, and Kenyan Marines training alongside UK Royal Marines. The visit will underscore the close connections between the British and Kenyan people, particularly in areas such as the creative arts, technology, enterprise, education, and innovation.
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