The Residence, Nairobi, Kenya

The King and Queen this morning visited Kariokor World War Two Commonwealth War Graves in Nairobi, Kenya, and were received by the Governor of Nairobi City County (Mr. Johnson Arthur Sakaja) and the Director General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Mrs. Claire Horton).

Their Majesties attended an Act of Remembrance and laid wreaths at the Memorial Cross.

The King afterwards visited the United Nations Office in Nairobi and was received by the Director-General (Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura).

His Majesty received a briefing on the work of the United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Habitat and met members of the United Nations and representatives from the private sector who had participated in a plenary session on the sustainable transition.

The King addressed those present.

His Majesty afterwards attended a Briefing by the Sustainable Markets Initiative at the United Nations Office.

The King this afternoon visited Karura Forest and was received by the Cabinet Secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Forestry (the Hon. Soipan Tuya) and the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kenya Forest Service (Mr. Alex Lemarkoko).

His Majesty proceeded on foot to a clearing in the forest and met young athletes participating in a running event, before undertaking a forest walk to a tree planting site and planting a commemorative tree.

The King afterwards visited Nairobi Street Kitchen, Nairobi, and, having been received by the Co-Founder (Ms. Alyana Popat) and the Head of Arts, British Council-Kenya (Ms. Sandra Chege), viewed a visual arts exhibition, before meeting representatives of businesses and organisations involved in the creative industries and content creators from the music, fashion, podcast and film sectors.

His Majesty later participated in a Meeting to discuss legacy issues, at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi.

Afterwards The King attended a Reception to mark the Royal Visit given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr. Neil Wigan) at the Residence.

His Majesty subsequently held an Investiture at the Residence.

The King and Queen later visited Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Park, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Ms. Angela Sheldrick) and Mr. Benjamin Kyalo (Head Keeper of the Ithumba Elephant Reintegration Unit).

Subsequently, Their Majesties, having been received by the Director General of Kenya Wildlife Service (Dr. Erastus Kanga), drove through Nairobi National Park and were received at the Ivory Burning Site by the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife (the Hon. Dr. Alfred Mutua).

The Queen, President, the Brooke Hospital for Animals, this morning visited Brooke Donkey Sanctuary at the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care for Animals, Nairobi.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning visited Dadvengers, the Arnos Arms, 338 Bowes Road, London N11.

The Residence, Nairobi, Kenya

The King and Queen this morning drove to State House, Nairobi, and were received by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs. Ruto.

Their Majesties were welcomed with a Royal Salute and The King inspected the Guard of Honour.

The King and Queen, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs. Ruto, drove to Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum, Nairobi, and were received by the Cabinet Secretary for Defence (the Hon. Aden Duale), the Chief of the Defence Forces (General Francis Ogolla) and the Director of Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum (Colonel Catherine Lagat).

His Majesty, with The President, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, before proceeding on foot, accompanied by Her Majesty and Mrs. Ruto, to view the Mugumo Tree.

The King and Queen, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs. Ruto, subsequently visited Mashujaa Museum, Nairobi.

Their Majesties afterwards drove to Makadara Huduma Centre, Nyasa Road, Nairobi and, having been received by the Deputy Country Director of the British Council (Ms. Mukami Kowino), met members of the public.

The King and Queen visited Eastlands Library, Makadara Huduma Centre.

At the Library, His Majesty joined a Prince's Trust International Enterprise Challenge Showcase and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of Prince's Trust International (Mr. William Straw).

Her Majesty, Patron, BookAid International, and Vice-Patron, Royal Commonwealth Society, met winners and judges of the Commonwealth Essay Competition and participated in a reading session with children.

The King later visited City Shamba, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi, and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of City Shamba (Mr. Gregory Kimani) and the Nutritionist at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (Ms. Jane Gathogo).

His Majesty, accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer and Nutritionist, visited the open-air garden, viewing a display of different vegetable farming methodologies, before touring the City Shamba urban farm.

The King afterwards visited Nairobi Garage and, having been received by the Deputy Director of UK-Kenya Tech Hub (Mr. Enos Weswa), met Youth and Climate Innovators, and workers from start-ups.

The King and Queen were entertained this evening at a State Banquet given by The President of the Republic of Kenya and Mrs. Ruto at State House.

The Residence, Nairobi, Kenya

The King and Queen left Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, this morning for the Royal Visit to Kenya.

Their Majesties were received at the Airport by the Lord Parker of Minsmere (Lord Chamberlain) and His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mrs. Marjorie Glasgow).

The King and Queen were received this evening upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr. Neil Wigan) and the Hon. Musalia Mudavadi (Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs).

The following are in attendance: the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), Sir Clive Alderton, Mr. Christopher Fitzgerald, Miss Eva Omaghomi, Mr. Tobyn Andreae, Miss Laura Sullivan, Professor Charles Deakin, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson, Mrs. Belinda Kim, Dr. Michael Dixon and Major Oliver Plunket.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Buckingham Palace

The President of Montenegro visited The King this morning.

His Majesty this afternoon held a Reception for supporters of the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards.

The King afterwards received a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza from representatives of Medical Aid for Palestinians, the British Red Cross, the United Nations Children's Fund UK and Christian Aid.

His Majesty later officially opened Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Century Place, Hospital Drive, Norwich, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt), Lady Bacon (Patron, Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care), Mr. Robert Carter (Chairman of the Trustees, Priscilla Bacon Trust) and Ms. Sandra Dinneen (Chief Executive).

The King toured the hospice meeting inpatients, outpatients, medical staff, volunteers and patients' families, before viewing the therapy garden and visiting the Chapel.

Buckingham Palace

The King held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Air Vice-Marshal Richard Lacey was received by The King this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as a Gentleman Usher to His Majesty.

Professor the Hon. Hugh Heggie was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as Administrator of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Ms. Ruth Jones was also received by His Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Matthew Field (the Czech Republic), Mr. Martin Harris (Ukraine), Ms. Fern Horine (the Republic of Moldova) and Mr. Guy Warrington (the Republic of South Sudan).

Mrs. Martina Field-Klisovic, Ms. Linda MacLachlan, Mr. David Letteney and Mrs. Warrington were also received by His Majesty.

Mrs. Johanna Churchill MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The King and presented Addresses from the House of Commons to which His Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait was received by The King.

Later, the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty.

Buckingham Palace

The King received the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) this morning.

The King and Queen this afternoon held a Reception to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of Kenyan Independence at Buckingham Palace.

The King later received Mr. Michael Adamson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the British Red Cross Society and Ms. Béatrice Butsana-Sita upon assuming the appointment.

Ms. Elizabeth Padmore (Chairman) was present.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) called upon The President of Montenegro at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2, this afternoon and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The King.

Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Ndolamb Ngokwey was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Court of St. James's.

Mrs. Jeannette Nyabu was also received by His Majesty.

Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.

Mr. Roy Dersley Youpa was also received by His Majesty.

Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

The King and Queen this afternoon gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those who contributed to and were involved with the State Funeral of The late Queen Elizabeth II and with the Coronation of Their Majesties.

The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal were present.

The King later received Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman, The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation) and Ms. Nicola Jeffery (Chief Executive Officer).

The Queen, Patron, Royal Army Chaplains' Department, this afternoon received the Reverend Canon Michael Parker upon his appointment as Chaplain General to His Majesty's Land Forces.

Buckingham Palace

The King this afternoon attended a Reception for African Business Leaders, convened by The Prince's Trust International, at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

The Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) later had an audience of His Majesty.

The King and Queen were entertained to Dinner this evening by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Mansion House, London EC4, in honour of Their Majesties' Coronation at which representatives of Livery Companies and the City's finance sector were present.

Upon arrival at Mansion House, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor surrendered to The King the Sword of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.

Before the Dinner Mr. Zaphaneth Puplampu (Senior Grecian or Head Boy of Christ's Hospital School) gave a Loyal Address and the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor made a Speech of Welcome to which The King was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Queen, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, this afternoon received Group Captain Gareth Prendergast at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Paul Hamilton upon assuming the appointment.