Overview

• King Charles and Queen Camilla's first Commonwealth visit since his accession was to Kenya, marking the 60th anniversary of the country's independence.
• The visit, however, attracted controversy with protests on Mau Mau Road, a symbol of the Kenyan resistance against colonial rule, prior to the royal couple's arrival.
• In a state banquet, King Charles expressed deep regret for the past wrongdoings of the crown during the colonial period, though he stopped short of issuing a formal apology.
• Despite criticisms over a photograph showing the couple on a red carpet in a national park, the visit concluded successfully, strengthening ties between the British and Kenyan governments.
• The visit included a range of engagements, from laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, visiting an elephant orphanage, to holding bilateral talks with President and First Lady Ruto, promoting causes close to the royal couple's hearts.