Why King Charles Quietly Jetted in Kenya Without Ceremonial Photos
King Charles III and Queen Camila arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday evening for their historic tour of the country.
When Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi greeted the couple, not a single photograph was taken, which drew the attention of many Kenyans hours after their arrival.
As their visit was administrative in nature, a source at the United Kingdom Embassy verified to Kenyans.co.ke that no photographs were taken upon their arrival.
“Their arrival last night was administrative not ceremonial so no photos until they start on their events,” our source explained.
All other visits from Heads of State and other leaders are memorialized with photo opportunities, but the visit by the King and Queen was the most low-key.
Later, the embassy issued a press statement indicating that the official visit coincided with Kenya’s commemoration of 60 years of independence and will highlight the strong and dynamic partnership between the United Kingdom and Kenya.
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“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 the 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.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla are anticipated to encounter numerous Kenyans, including conservationists, environmental activists, artists, entrepreneurs, veterans, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and schoolchildren.
At the Coast, Her Majesty will spend time with survivors of gender-based violence, while His Majesty will meet with religious leaders working with UK-funded programs to foster community cohesion.
The Royal Visit will also recognize the more traumatic aspects of the shared history between the United Kingdom and Kenya, including the Emergency period (1952-1960).
During his visit, King Charles will meet and listen to Kenyans who personally endured or lost loved ones to the evils of this time.
The Majesties were anticipated to proceed to State House upon arrival to meet with President William Ruto.
Why King Charles Quietly Jetted in Kenya Without Ceremonial Photos
