Duke of Edinburgh begins two-day Ghana visit to strengthen ties

The Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, arrived in Ghana on Sunday, November 23, 2025, for a two-day working visit aimed at deepening the modern partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom.

The visit is centred on climate-smart development, innovation, education, and inclusive sports, reflecting shared Commonwealth values.

During his stay, the Duke is expected to engage with President John Dramani Mahama, interact with traditional leaders, meet entrepreneurs, and observe UK-supported development initiatives across education and environmental sustainability.

On Monday, November 24, the Duke will travel to Aburi, where he will visit a kindergarten and a teacher-training classroom at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education.

The engagement will showcase how Sabre Education, working with the Government of Ghana and supported by the UK, is enhancing play-based early childhood education and strengthening Ghana’s teacher preparation systems.

Also at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, His Royal Highness will tour a plant nursery dedicated to conserving native flora and training horticulture students.

He will also meet innovators in the UK and Ghanaian cocoa sectors whose work in sustainable trade, artisanal production, and inclusive growth continues to shape cocoa-farming communities.

The Duke is expected to plant a commemorative tree, following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.

In Accra, Prince Edward will interact with young entrepreneurs from 24 Commonwealth countries participating in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp, jointly delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London.

The initiative supports startups tackling global challenges, highlighting the UK’s commitment to driving innovation and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.

A major highlight of the visit will be his meeting with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The engagement will spotlight Ghana’s leadership in inclusive sports and the transformative impact of athletics on health, character development, and social cohesion.

The Duke, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, will also attend a UK-Ghana Creative Arts event celebrating bilateral collaboration in theatre and the creative economy. The programme features a performance of The Black Star – Teacher of Africa by Kofi Adinkra, honouring Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy. Discussions are expected to focus on skills development, cultural partnerships, and investment in Ghana’s creative sector.

As part of his high-level engagements, the Duke will call on President Mahama and participate in a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, underscoring the strong ties between the British Royal Family and Ghana’s traditional authorities. He will also pay respects at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

Speaking ahead of the visit, the British High Commissioner, Dr. Christian Rogg, described the trip as a celebration of the “strong and evolving relationship” between the two nations, emphasising shared values and collaborative efforts in education, climate action, inclusive development, and innovation.

The visit will conclude with His Royal Highness attending the King’s Birthday Party at the British High Commissioner’s residence—a gathering of government officials, business leaders, civil society, diplomats, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora.