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Added on the 01/11/2023 09:57:29 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla head to Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa onboard the Admiral’s Barge, on the third day of their state visit to Kenya. On arrival at the base the royal couple is welcomed by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, followed by a guard of honour inspected by the British Monarch, who is the Captain General of the Royal Marines. 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 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
Royals and officials arrive at London's Horse Guards Parade ahead of the ceremonial welcome held for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The ceremony kicks off the president's three-day state visit to the UK, the first hosted by King Charles III since his coronation in May. IMAGES
On the final day of his state visit to Kenya, King Charles III arrives at Mombasa Memorial Cathedral and is met by the interfaith leaders. He hears about the work of the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (C.I.C.C.), in promoting peace, security and development on the Kenyan Coast. The organisation has been working in the region for over 15 years and represents the Christian, Hindu, Muslim and African Traditional Faiths. IMAGES