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Added on the 31/10/2023 12:18:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
King Charles III arrives at the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in central London for his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment. Charles, 75, suspended public-facing duties in February after cancer was found while he was being treated for an enlarged prostate the previous month. IMAGES
En route out of Nairobi National Park, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the park’s ivory burning site, an historic location where 12 tonnes of ivory were burnt by the former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi in 1989. Most of it was intercepted before entering the market, stored, then burnt to show Kenya’s commitment to the conservation of elephants, and zero tolerance to the ivory trade. IMAGES
King Charles joins Queen Camilla at the Sheldrick Trust Elephant orphanage in Nairobi as part of their state visit to Kenya. After watching the elephants the pair are introduced to a baby rhino from the orphanage. IMAGES
On the second day of a four-day state visit to Kenya, King Charles III visits the Nairobi Street Kitchen and meets artisans, fashion designers, musicians and artists. The venue offers a modern street-food market experience with global food and drink offerings, and shops selling products made by artisans, as well as showcasing live music and works of local artists. IMAGES
King Charles III visits the UN office in Nairobi (UNON), the only UN Headquarters in the Commonwealth and the global south. The British monarch is greeted by UNON Director-General Zainab Hawa Bangura, and plants a tree. IMAGES