In a state banquet speech, King Charles acknowledged the 'abhorrent' treatment of Kenyans but stopped short of an apology — here's what he said
The King stopped short of an apology during the trip to the Commonwealth country while acknowledging "abhorrent" acts of violence against KenyansJanine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.On Tuesday, the King, 74, broached the subject during a state banquet at the State House in Nairobi.
"None of this can change the past. But by addressing our history with honesty and openness we can, perhaps, demonstrate the strength of our friendship today. And, in so doing, we can, I hope, continue to build an ever-closer bond for the years ahead," King Charles said."It means a great deal to my wife and myself that, in our coronation year, our first state visit to a Commonwealth country should bring us here to Kenya," he said.
The King and Queen were welcomed by Ruto and the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya Rachel Ruto and heard the Kenyan Defence Force band playing the anthems of the two countries. After a twenty-one gun salute, the couple planted two native trees before bilateral meetings inside the State House.
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