Kagame, First Lady in UK for King Charles’ coronation
Friday, May 05, 2023
President Kagame meets with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for a meeting during which they discussed various topics, including the ongoing migration and economic development partnership, global events as well as further opportunities for bilateral collaboration to increase trade and investment. Photo by Village Urugwiro

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are in London for the coronation of King Charles III scheduled for Saturday, May 6.

President Kagame began his visit on Thursday, May 4, with a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss cooperation between Rwanda and the United Kingdom.

As the current Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth, President Kagame will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Leaders' Meeting scheduled for Friday, May 5.

King Charles III, who also serves as the head of the Commonwealth, will also attend the meeting.

On the same day, First Lady Jeannette Kagame will take part in the fireside chat titled Inspiring Change: Together for the elimination of cervical cancer in the Commonwealth, as part of the Commonwealth spouses and partners program.

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame will join other leaders for the coronation of King Charles III taking place on Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey in London.

The King will be crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla.