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King Charles III observes British-trained Kenya marines drill in Mombasa

Britain's King Charles III attends a military welcome ceremony during his visit at the Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa, Kenya, November 2, 2023. Brian Inganga/Pool via REUTERS

By City Correspondent | Friday, November 3, 2023

On Thursday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom observed a captivating drill performed by an elite unit of British-trained Kenya marines during the third day of his inaugural state visit to a Commonwealth country as the reigning monarch.

On Thursday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom observed a captivating drill performed by an elite unit of British-trained Kenya marines during the third day of his inaugural state visit to a Commonwealth country as the reigning monarch. In addition to his engagement with the marine unit, the King displayed a keen interest in various environmental projects within the coastal city of Mombasa.

Earlier in the visit, King Charles addressed the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence" that took place during Kenya's struggle for independence. While the King did not explicitly issue an apology for Britain's actions in its former colony, many had hoped for a more direct acknowledgment.

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At the Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa, King Charles, who holds the esteemed rank of Captain General of the Royal Marines, and Queen Camilla were given a ceremonial welcome. During the visit, the British monarch had the opportunity to witness an impressive display of military prowess as he inspected an honor guard. Alongside Kenya's President William Ruto, King Charles participated in a military ceremony that underscored the strong ties between the two nations.