LONDON, United Kingdom, March 24, 2016/APO (African Press Organization)/ —
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, arrived in Kenya today.
The Duke, in Kenya on a private trip, began his visit by calling on H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House. The meeting took place at the request of Her Majesty’s Government, and His Royal Highness was pleased to have the opportunity to meet the President in Nairobi. The Duke spoke of his deep personal affection for Kenya, the scene of his engagement to the Duchess of Cambridge, the then Kate Middleton. The two discussed the deep ties between the UK and Kenya across a broad range of topics, including defence and security – where the Duke paid tribute to Kenya’s role in combating terrorism in Somalia – and conservation.
The Duke, who is President of United For Wildlife, will use his time in Kenya to see first-hand some of the longstanding conservation and anti-poaching initiatives taking place, which are supported by Tusk Trust, the charity of which he is Royal Patron.
His Royal Highness will witness vets at work in the field as they fit radio tracking collars to elephants to help with research and conservation. The Duke of Cambridge will also spend time with a team of highly trained rangers in Lewa Conservancy, to learn about their work protecting one of Africa’s significant rhino populations from poaching.
The remainder of this short visit to the country will be private.
Notes to Editors
The Duke of Cambridge is President of United for Wildlife, an alliance between seven of the world’s most influential conservation organisations and The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
On March 15 2016, a declaration was signed by 40 companies at Buckingham Palace, to help support the private sector in fighting the illegal wildlife trade. Signatories included bosses of shipping firms, airlines (incl Kenya Airways) and customs operators.
To learn more about United for Wildlife visit: http://www.unitedforwildlife.org/
