Prince William holds key meeting at Windsor Castle as King Charles steps aside

Prince William proved himself as he stepped in for King Charles’s to take on the monarch’s hosting duties.

The Prince of Wales welcomed a world leader to Windsor Castle, taking center stage with growing role and responsibilities amid his dad King Charles' absence, marking a new era of leadership.

The 76-year-old was unavailable to take on the prestigious duty as he was engaged in his annual Holyrood Week tour of Scotland. William and Ruto posed for a photo in one of the castle’s grand rooms to mark the occasion.

The Kenyan leader had been in the UK as part of a new UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, where he also met Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

London and Nairobi’s agreement concerned cooperation on fighting: “Immigration crime and human trafficking in Kenya to prevent onward migration to Europe.”

They also discussed the Nairobi Railway City project, which takes inspiration from London’s Kings Cross, and it could and will “enable opportunities for UK businesses” and “drive growth”.

Recently, the Prince of Wales has spoken at numerous events aimed at promoting conservation of the environment. He travelled to Monaco in June to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, hosted by the principality’s Prince Albert, to speak to world leaders about protecting the ocean.

William will also speak before assembled leaders and dignitaries at the Cop30 summit in Brazil in November. The Prince will also play a key role in welcoming President Donald Trump to the UK later this year for his second State Visit.