Major Chaos at State House

Major Chaos at State House. A soldier trips and falls during the royal visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at State House in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.

King Charles III visit to Kenya encountered a minor hitch on Tuesday after a Kenyan soldier tripped and fell as President William Ruto welcomed British royalty to State House.

In a video seen by K24 News the soldier could be seen walking past King Charles and President Ruto attempting to open the car door for the crown couple but slipped and fell.

The incident caught the attention of the president who at the time, was conversing with the King.

Seeing the soldier in need, her colleague hurried to assist, but she swiftly regained her footing and rejoined her colleagues unaided.

Minutes later, she opened the door for King Charles and his wife.

The procession then proceeded to Uhuru Gardens where King Charles was scheduled to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The King was also penciled in to visit the site where Kenya declared her independence.

Observers pointed out that the slip could be attributed to the heavy rainfall experienced earlier in various parts of Nairobi.

During official visits by Heads of State, soldiers are expected to conduct themselves with precision to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries and maintain a certain level of professionalism in line with the country’s disciplined forces’ high standards.

Tuesday marked the beginning of King Charles’ four-day State Visit to Kenya. The purpose of the visit is to forge the ties between the two countries and acknowledge Kenya’s history in the fight for independence.

“His Majesty will take time during the visit to deepen his understanding of the wrongs suffered in this period by the people of Kenya,” read part of the statement from the United Kingdom Embassy dated October 11, 2023.

“Together, Their Majesties will tour a new museum dedicated to Kenya’s history and will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Uhuru Gardens, as well as visiting the site of the declaration of Kenya’s independence in 1963.”