HELLO! joined the royal couple, who were greeted by cheering locals in Nairobi and Mombasa, as they undertook a packed schedule of official engagements that demonstrated the close bond between Kenya and the UK.
After a ceremonial welcome at State House in Nairobi from President William Ruto and his wife Rachel, highlights of their trip included visits to an elephant orphanage, a donkey sanctuary and beach conservation projects, plus a glittering state banquet.
Along the way they met schoolchildren, Second World War veterans, religious leaders, young entrepreneurs and Kenyan marines.
The King told how Kenya holds a special place in his family’s heart: not only was Elizabeth II on tour there in 1952 when she “arrived a Princess and left a Queen”, but Prince William chose it as the location to propose to Kate Middleton in 2010.
His Majesty also recognised the uncomfortable colonial history between Britain and Kenya, which saw “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans as they fought for independence in the 1950s – something he said caused “the greatest sorrow and the deepest regret”.
Over these 16 pages, we bring you the best details and photos from the visit.
DAY ONE
A WARM WELCOME IN NAIROBI
In a moving speech, the King reaffirmed his family’s special connection to Kenya as he and the Queen began their state visit.
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KATE MOSS LEADS FAMOUS FACES REFLECTING ON FASHION HEYDAY
FORMER 'MADE IN CHELSEA' STAR FRAN NEWMAN-YOUNG
DAZZLES IN BESPOKE WEDDING GOWN AS SHE TIES THE KNOT IN STYLE IN MAJORCA
LENDING SUPPORT TO CHILDREN'S HOSPICE PRINCESSES BEATRICE AND EUGENIE
BRING LIGHT INTO LITTLE ONES' LIVES AS THEY PLANT A SYMBOL OF HOPE
ON BUOYANT FORM AFTER HIS WIFE'S GOOD NEWS THE PRINCE OF WALES
DISHES OUT THE HUGS ON VISIT FROM THE HEART
WITH AN INCREDIBLE GLIMPSE INTO FAMILY LIFE THE PRINCESS OF WALES
SHARES MESSAGE OF HOPE AS SHE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AND BALANCING HER ROLE
IN HIGH SPIRITS AT THE BRAEMAR HIGHLAND GAMES THE KING AND QUEEN
ENJOY LAUGHS APLENTY AT A FAVOURITE EVENT BEFORE MONARCH QUIETLY MARKS TWO YEARS ON THE THRONE
AS HOLLY WILLOUGHBY RETURNS NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS
STARS DAZZLE ON NIGHT OF GLAMOUR AND GONGS
CREATING A NEW SISTER ACT ELIZABETH OLSEN
ON CO-STARRING WITH NATASHA LYONNE AND CARRIE COON
MAKING HISTORY AT STARSTUDDED EVENT IN NEW YORK TAYLOR SWIFT
SMASHES IT WITH SEVEN OF THE BEST AT THE V.M.As
KIM KARDASHIAN AND DAKOTA JOHNSONS
FASHION AND COMPASSION AT A-LIST CHARITY EVENT