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King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Kenya on November 3, after a state visit.

How the King travels: Inside the Royal Air Force VIP Voyager | Pulselive Kenya

Denis Mwangi

King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Kenya on November 3, after a state visit.&nbsp;

During their visit, they attended a number of high-profile events, including a <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/state-banquet-rutos-humour-railas-presence-king-charles-iiis-apology-and-more/x4qys39">glittering state banquet</a> at State House, Nairobi, and a visit to a naval base in Mombasa.&nbsp;

To get to Kenya, the royal couple used the British government's VIP aircraft commonly known as "RAF Voyager."

RAF Voyager at Mombasa International Airport

Here's a closer look at the aircraft and how the king travels:

The RAF Voyager is a modified Airbus A330 airliner that serves as the Royal Air Force's VIP transport aircraft.&nbsp;

It is capable of carrying up to 291 passengers, but when configured for VIP transport, it can carry up to 58 passengers in a luxurious cabin.&nbsp;

The aircraft is equipped with state-of-the-art communication and navigation systems, making it suitable for long-range travel.&nbsp;

The plane was re-purposed for use by the Royal Family and VIPs by the UK government in 2015, at a cost of £10 million (Sh1.8 billion).

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Unlike Kenya where the presidential jet is only reserved for official head-of-state travel, the RAF Voyager, also called Vespina, has other duties when it is not being used for VIP travel.&nbsp;

It is used as a fuel tanker and refuels other military aircraft in the air. The plane also undertakes trooping flights.&nbsp;

The repainting to its current look cost £900,000&nbsp;(Sh166 million).

The VIP cabin of the RAF Voyager is designed to provide maximum comfort and luxury for its passengers. The cabin features large, business-class-style seats.

A fighter jet refueling from the Royal Air Force VIP Voyager

How the King travels: Inside the Royal Air Force VIP Voyager

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