×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

A deserted campsite at the 66-year-old Treetops Hotel which has been non-operational since April 2020, October 31, 2023. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

As King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit comes to an end today, one of the key strands of the story of their visit that will remain is why they did not visit the Treetops Lodge in the Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County.

The historical hotel remains a key element in the life story of current British Monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth II who became Queen while at the Hotel.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Xinhua 1 hr ago
Sports
China claims two snow golds at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
By AFP 5 hrs ago
Football
Sevilla coach Almeyda banned for seven games after clash with referee
By AFP 5 hrs ago
Football
All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's Infantino
By AFP 5 hrs ago
Football
Bodo-Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp