Royal Farewell: King Charles & Queen Camilla Exit Kenya via Moi Airport
After spending four days on Kenyan soil, King Charles and Queen Camilla have departed Kenya through Moi International Airport.
The British Monarchy was seen off by President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the airport in Mombasa.
Light showers of rain were witnessed as Ruto walked along the King on the red carpet as they approached the runway.
Both were shielding themselves from the rain with umbrellas.
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Queen Camilla walked closely behind as they also engaged in a small chat.
Earlier in the day, King Charles III toured the Mombasa Memorial Cathedral amid tight security from both Kenya and the British government.
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He also met Faith Leaders in the Women’s Chapel before taking a seat alongside ten other members of the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics.
The royal couple arrived in Mombasa on Thursday where the King was received by President Ruto at Mtongwe Naval Base and inspected the guard of honor.
King Charles III inspected a guard mounted by the Kenya Navy before witnessing Kenya Navy Marine Commandos (KNMC) conduct amphibious landing drills at Mtongwe jetty.
Later, he was at Nyali where the King was gifted a chair by youths in Mombasa.
The plastic Swahili chair was made from recycled plastic bottles that are discarded by people who visit the beaches.
King Charles III was honored as a Tide Turner Warrior in Kenya and presented with a badge as well.
Royal Farewell: King Charles & Queen Camilla Exit Kenya via Moi Airport