His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, is in Ghana for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana, while spotlighting shared Commonwealth values and showcasing key areas of collaboration including climate-smart development, education, innovation, and inclusive sports.
During his stay, The Duke will tour a series of landmark institutions and community initiatives across the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions.
In Aburi, Prince Edward will visit a kindergarten and a teaching student class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education. The engagement will highlight how Sabre Education, in partnership with the Government of Ghana and supported by the UK, is improving early childhood education through play-based learning methods that better equip teachers and boost foundational learning outcomes for young children.
He will also tour the historic Aburi Botanical Gardens, where he will visit a plant nursery that supports practical horticultural training while preserving indigenous flora. There, The Duke will interact with trailblazers from the UK–Ghana cocoa value chain whose contributions to artisanal production, sustainable practices, and inclusive growth are transforming cocoa-farming communities. He is also expected to plant a symbolic tree, joining the tradition of dignitaries such as Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III.
In Accra, The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to meet fellows of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp. The initiative — delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London — brings together innovators from 24 Commonwealth nations who are building solutions to global challenges through entrepreneurship and technology.
A key highlight of the visit is his planned engagement with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations as teams prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event will emphasize the power of inclusive sports in driving personal development, national representation, and social cohesion.
The Duke will further participate in a UK–Ghana creative arts showcase featuring a performance of “The Black Star – Teacher of Africa” by Kofi Adinkra, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Discussions will explore areas of collaboration in skills development, investment, and sustainable growth within Ghana’s creative sector.
As part of his high-level engagements, Prince Edward will call on Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and attend a durbar with the National House of Chiefs to honour the historical relationship between the British Royal Family and Ghana’s traditional leadership. He will also pay his respects at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where Ghana’s first President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his wife Fathia Nkrumah are laid to rest.
Speaking ahead of the visit, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Dr. Christian Rogg, described the Duke’s visit as a reaffirmation of the strong and evolving partnership between the two nations.
“His Royal Highness’s visit to Ghana is a celebration of the strong and evolving relationship between the UK and Ghana. It’s about recognizing 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,” he noted.
The Duke is also scheduled to engage with government officials, development partners, the Ghanaian diaspora, and community and business leaders. His visit will conclude with his participation in the King’s Birthday Party at the British High Commissioner’s residence — an annual diplomatic event celebrating cooperation and shared achievements between the UK and Ghana.
