The coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla is billed for this weekend (Saturday 6 May to be exact), and leaders from across Africa, including President William Ruto, are currently jetting into the United Kingdom to witness the festivities.
Avid royal-watchers from across East Africa will also be able to follow the live proceedings from start to finish from the comfort of their own homes, via a special coronation broadcast on BBC News (DStv Channel 400) and BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174), where Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage and South Africa’s Pretty Yende are expected to perform.
With the crowning imminent, we decided to put together a handy list of some of the familiar faces from the Commonwealth you are most likely to spot, as you royal-watch from Kenya alongside the rest of the globe. Grab your nyama choma and tea ☕️ – and let’s get into it!
Africa’s Royals
King Mswati III of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland)
King Letsi II of Lesotho
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom
Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco
Heads of State or Government
Kenya’s President William Ruto
Senegal’s President Macky Sall
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa
The Gambia’s Vice President Mohammed B.S Jallow
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor
Now that we know who’s invited, here’s the lowdown on where and how to watch!
The Coronation of Their Majesties (Live Event):
Where: BBC News (DStv Channel 400) and BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
Date: 6 May, 2023
Time: 09.30 EAT (08.30 CAT)
BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
- Born To Be King Documentary: 5 May at 20:00 CAT and 6 May at 07:00 CAT.
- Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (Documentary): 6 May at 20:00 CAT.
- Sing for the King (Event); 7 May at 17:20 CAT.
- The Coronation of their Majesties: Highlights (Recorded as Live): 7 May at 19:30 CAT.
- The Coronation Concert (Live Event): 7 May at 21:00 CAT.
Once you’ve watched your fill of the coronation, don’t forget to settle in for this week’s episode of Kina and Salem from 10 pm only on Maisha Magic Plus.