He paid homage to victims as Rwanda began the 28th commemoration of Genocide against Tutsi on 7th April 2022.
“Kwibuka means remember and Kwibuka 28 commemorates and reflects on the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in Rwanda. Yesterday, The Prince of Wales planted a tree at Dumfries House in memory of those who were killed,” reads a message posted via Twitter handle of Charles.
The Prince was joined by people including former Rwandan international football player and Genocide survivor, Eric Murangwa Eugène.
In 2018, Eugène Murangwa was given an MBE award in Queen’s New Year’s Honours for raising awareness and education about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in UK schools.
The Queen’s New Year’s Honours are traditionally given to individuals who have gone an extra mile to help others or for those who have achieved outstandingly in a particular field.
The MBE means Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
An MBE is given for an “outstanding achievement or service to the community.
Prince Charles is among dignitaries expected to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda during the week of 20th June 2022.
He will be representing Queen Elizabeth II.
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