His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, is in Ghana for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the modern partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with a focus on education, climate-smart development, inclusive sports, innovation, and Commonwealth cooperation.
The Duke arrived on Sunday and is expected to undertake a series of high-level engagements in Accra and Aburi, highlighting shared values between both countries and the UK’s support toward Ghana’s development priorities.
During the visit, The Duke will tour a kindergarten and a teacher-training class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education in Aburi.
The visit will showcase how Sabre Education and the UK Government have supported Ghana to scale up play-based learning, equipping teachers with improved skills to deliver quality early childhood education nationwide.
At the Aburi Botanical Gardens, His Royal Highness will inspect a plant nursery that preserves indigenous flora and trains horticultural students.
He will also meet innovators from Ghana’s cocoa sector and their UK partners who are advancing sustainable production, artisanal value addition, and community-focused growth.
A symbolic tree-planting ceremony will underscore the UK’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
In Accra, The Duke will interact with entrepreneurs participating in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp.
Delivered jointly by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London, the initiative supports startups solving global challenges and promoting inclusive economic growth across the Commonwealth.
A major highlight will be his engagement with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The event will emphasize the role of inclusive sports in building resilience, fostering unity, and supporting persons with disabilities—areas where both countries share strong commitments.
The Duke will also attend a UK–Ghana Theatre and Creative Arts event celebrating cultural collaboration and opportunities for investment in the creative economy.
The programme will feature a performance of “The Black Star – Teacher of Africa” by Kofi Adinkra, honouring Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy.
As part of his official duties, His Royal Highness will call on President John Dramani Mahama and later meet the National House of Chiefs during a durbar in Accra.
He will also pay respects to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Dr. Christian Rogg, described the visit as a reflection of the “strong and evolving relationship” between the two countries.
“It’s about recognising our shared values and the real impact of our collaboration—from education and climate action to inclusive development and innovation,” he said.
The Duke’s schedule also includes engagements with government officials, development partners, the business community, and the Ghanaian diaspora.
The visit will wrap up with the King’s Birthday Party celebration at the British High Commissioner’s residence, bringing together stakeholders from government, civil society, and the diplomatic corps.
The Duke of Edinburgh, younger brother of King Charles III, last visited Ghana in 2018 and 2016. He is the patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a global youth development programme operating in more than 130 countries.
