Newly crowned King Charles III of the United Kingdom will travel to Kenya as part of the Crown’s initiatives to deepen connections with Commonwealth countries all over the world. King Charles will be making his fifth journey to Kenya during this one, and it will be his first official visit since being crowned at Westminster Abbey in London two weeks ago. Even Kenyan troops traveled to the UK to participate in a joint parade before the coronation.
The king will visit the nation before traveling to France, according to multiple British media reports. The trip was originally scheduled to take place in March but was postponed owing to security concerns.
This particular trip to Kenya will bring back memories of the late Queen Elizabeth, the king’s mother, who succeeded her father, King George VI, as monarch in February 1952 at the age of 25.
The devastating news was delivered to her on February 6, 1952, while she was staying at the Treetops Hotel in Aberdare National Park. She had traveled to Kenya with her late husband, Prince Phillip, to start a global tour on behalf of King George.
King Charles’ mother rose to the throne when he was just three years old.
King Charles is also believed to have grown his first beard in Kenya; a clearing near the Treetops Hotel is even dubbed King Charles Campsite in his honor.
Coronation chicken – The Queen’s Special Meal
The King is rumored to have frequently praised the kindness and hospitality he experienced from Kenyans throughout his travels.
However, there will be conflicting reactions to his visit to Kenya. Despite the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Nairobi and London, Kenyans still harbor grudges towards the UK.
