Saturday, November 4, 2023 – King Charles III and wife Queen Camilla were, during their last day(Friday) in Kenya, spotted riding in a Tuk-tuk in Mombasa County.
The guests from the Royal family – King Charles III and wife Camilla – were seen riding and alighting from a Tuk Tuk at Fort Jesus, Mombasa following their visit there together with President William Ruto.
“Kenya appreciates the visit by His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla,” Ruto stated while bidding bye to the Royal Family which has been around for about three days.
President Ruto and his team bid bye to the Majesties yesterday Friday November 4 at the Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
“Bid farewell to their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Moi International Airport, Mombasa,” he noted
According to President Ruto, this visit has opened a new chapter in Kenya-UK relations and enhanced economic and cultural co-operation and collaboration for the two nations.
“The visit had opened a new chapter in Kenya-UK relations and enhanced our economic and cultural co-operation and collaboration.
The Royal Family used the opportunity to thank Kenya for the warm welcome and assured that the relationship will be maintained for generations.
“Thank you to everyone who welcomed The King and Queen to Nairobi and Mombasa during,” the Royal family thanked Kenya.
On November 3, morning, the King was welcomed to Mandhry Mosque by members of Mombasa’s Muslim who spoke about the interfaith dialogue work of the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics. His Majesty also visited Mombasa Memorial Cathedral where he joined an interfaith meeting focusing on peace, security and development, before unveiling a plaque commemorating his visit.
Charles used the opportunity in Kenya to check on the colonial freedom fighters among then Dedan Kimathi family whom he apologized to for the historical injustices meted on their families during the fight for the independence in 1963.
His Majesty also acknowledged that the Kenyan colonies committed atrocities, but, insisted that it was more important to now focus on the future.