His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ghana yesterday for a two-day visit to reinforce the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana.
It will highlight tangible areas of collaboration, including sustainable climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and the Commonwealth.
In Aburi, His Royal Highness will visit a Kindergarten and a teaching student class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education.
He will observe how Sabre Education has supported the Government of Ghana to deliver a play-based teaching and learning programme that is equipping Ghanaian teachers with the skills to provide better early childhood education.
The UK has supported Ghana on this journey to ensure universal access to quality early childhood education.
At the iconic nearby Aburi Botanical Gardens, the Duke of Edinburgh will visit a plant nursery, which propagates and preserves flora and serves as a practical learning space for horticultural students.
He will meet with entrepreneurial trailblazers from both the UK and Ghana’s cocoa industry, whose work in artisanal production, sustainable trade, and inclusive growth is helping transform cocoa communities.
The Duke will also plant a tree as a symbolic commitment to sustainability, joining past dignitaries including Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and His Majesty King Charles III.
His Royal Highness will meet participants of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp in Accra, which brings together entrepreneurs from 24 Commonwealth countries.
Delivered in partnership between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London, the programme supports innovative startups tackling global challenges.
This engagement highlights the UK’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic growth across the Commonwealth.
A highlight of the visit will be The Duke’s meeting with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations and teams ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
This event underscores the transformative power of inclusive sports not only for physical well-being but also for character development and social cohesion.
It will highlight Ghana’s leadership as a Commonwealth partner in Africa and reaffirm the shared commitment of both Ghana and the UK to inclusion.
The Duke will attend a UK-Ghana Theatre and Creative Arts event, which will position the UK as a partner of choice while highlighting Ghana’s dynamic creative sector.
Discussions will focus on opportunities for collaboration in skills development and investment to drive sustainable growth of the sector.
There will also be a special performance of the play, “The Black Star- Teacher of Africa”, by Kofi Adinkra, celebrating Dr Nkrumah’s legacy. The event will showcase how cultural partnerships can spark innovation and deepen UK-Ghana ties.
His Royal Highness will also call on President John Mahama, President of Ghana, and attend a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, highlighting the enduring bonds between the British Royal Family and Ghana’s traditional leadership.
He will also honour the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah, by paying his respects at their place of rest in Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Speaking ahead of the visit, British High Commissioner, Dr Christian Rogg, said: “His Royal Highness’s visit to Ghana is a celebration of the strong and evolving relationship between the UK and Ghana.
“It’s about recognising our shared values and the real impact of our collaboration from education and climate action to inclusive development and innovation. It also honours Ghana’s vital role and enduring leadership within the Commonwealth.”
The Duke is also scheduled to undertake a range of engagements that reflect the vibrant living bridge between the UK and Ghana.
These include high-level interactions with government officials, development partners, and engagements with the Ghanaian diaspora, community and business leaders.
The visit will conclude with His Royal Highness attending the King’s Birthday Party at the British High Commissioner’s residence.
This is an annual celebration that brings together key stakeholders from across government, business, civil society, and the diplomatic community to honour the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana.