King Charles begins four-day visit to Kenya with colonialism's scars in focus
King Charles’ visit comes at a time when former colonies are demanding that Britain do more to recognize the abuses of its colonial past
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King Charles’ visit comes at a time when former colonies are demanding that Britain do more to recognize the abuses of its colonial past
King Charles III said Tuesday there could be “no excuse” for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans as he visited the country, but did not offer the apology demanded by some in the East African nation. “There were abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans as they waged... a painful struggle for independence and sovereignty,” Charles said at a state banquet hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto.“And for that, there can be no excuse.”Although the four-day state
Charles did not issue an apology for historical excesses during his speech at a banquet.
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.
Charles did not issue an apology for historical excesses during his speech at a banquet.