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The monarch expressed the ‘deepest regret’ for atrocities committed against the people of the East African nation during its struggle for independence.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Britain's tarnished colonial past took centre stage in Kenya on Tuesday as King Charles began a four-day state visit, poised to acknowledge "painful aspects" of the countries' long shared history as local leaders press demands for reparations. Accompanied by Queen Camilla on his first visit as monarch to a former colony, Charles…
Charles did not issue an apology for historical excesses during his speech at a banquet.
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In a state banquet speech, King Charles acknowledged the "abhorrent" treatment of Kenyans but stopped short of an apology — here's what he said
King Charles III is in Kenya for his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch. Buckingham Palace said he will acknowledge the “painful aspects” of Britain and Kenya's shared history while underscoring his commitment to an organization that's been central to the U.K.'s global power since World War II.