Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward visits Ghana
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing the partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit highlights collaboration in climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and Commonwealth cooperation.
During his visit, The Duke is expected to travel to Aburi, where he will visit the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education to observe play-based early childhood teaching programmes supported by Sabre Education and the UK government. His Royal Highness will also tour the Aburi Botanical Gardens, meet cocoa sector entrepreneurs promoting sustainable trade and inclusive growth, and plant a tree as a symbolic commitment to environmental sustainability.
The Duke will undertake a visit to Accra, where he will engage with participants of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme and interact with Ghanaian Paralympic and sports associations in preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Furthermore, he will attend a UK-Ghana theatre and creative arts event featuring a performance of The Black Star – Teacher of Africa.
His scheduled engagements also include a meeting with President John Mahama, attendance at a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, and a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
British High Commissioner Christian Rogg noted that the visit “celebrates the strong relationship between the UK and Ghana and recognises collaboration in education, climate action, and innovation.” This visit marks The Duke’s third trip to Ghana, following previous visits in 2016 and 2018.
As patron of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, The Duke supports a youth development programme operating in over 130 countries, which helps young people build confidence and life skills.
