King Charles and Queen Camilla to Acknowledge Painful Aspects of UK-Kenya Relationship

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During their state visit to Kenya, King Charles and Queen Camilla will address the painful aspects of the shared history between the UK and Kenya. The visit coincides with Kenya's 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will acknowledge the ‘ painful aspects ’ of the UK’s relationship with Kenya during their visit

Kenya became independent on December 12 1963 and the two countries have enjoyed a close relationship since, despite the violent colonial legacy of the Mau Mau uprising which led to a period known as the Emergency.The King and Queen’s welcome to Kenya later on Monday will be an administrative arrival with the formal ceremonial greeting in the capital Nairobi coming later in the week.

The King and Queen will also watch Kenyan marines, trained by the Royal Marines, stage a mock covert beach landing when they visit Mtongwe naval base in Mombasa.The King’s deputy private secretary also said: “The King and Queen’s programme will celebrate the close links between the British and Kenyan people in areas such as the creative arts, technology, enterprise, education and innovation.

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