What's happened
King Charles III embarks on a state visit to Kenya, acknowledging the painful aspects of the UK and Kenya's shared history.
Why it matters
The visit is significant as it marks the King's first official visit to a former British colony, addressing the legacy of colonialism and the Mau Mau rebellion.
What the papers say
The Times emphasizes the King's role as a global diplomat, relishing his diplomatic role and restoring energy to the monarchy. The Independent and New York Times highlight the acknowledgment of the painful aspects of the UK and Kenya's shared history, addressing colonialism and the Mau Mau rebellion. BBC News and AP News discuss the delicate nature of royal visits to former colonies and the calls for apologies and reparations.
How we got here
The state visit comes as Kenya celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain, with the King's acknowledgment of the painful aspects of the shared history being a focal point.
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Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Eastern Africa. At 580,367 square kilometres, Kenya is the world's 48th largest country by total area. With a population of more than 47.6 million people, Kenya is the 29th most populous country.
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