- Prince Edward begins a two-day visit to reinforce UK–Ghana cooperation
- Focus on climate-smart development, education, innovation, and inclusive sports
- Visits kindergarten and teacher training programmes supported by Sabre Education
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ghana yesterday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana.
The visit will spotlight concrete areas of cooperation, including climate-smart sustainable development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and Commonwealth initiatives.
In Aburi, His Royal Highness will tour a kindergarten and observe a teaching practicum class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education.
He will see firsthand how Sabre Education is supporting the Government of Ghana in delivering a play-based teaching and learning programme that equips teachers with the skills needed to improve early childhood education.
The UK has been a key partner in Ghana’s efforts to ensure universal access to quality early childhood education.
At the iconic Aburi Botanical Gardens, the Duke will tour a plant nursery that cultivates and preserves plant species while serving as a hands-on learning environment for horticulture students.
He will also meet innovative leaders from the UK and Ghanaian cocoa industries whose work in artisanal production, sustainable trade, and inclusive economic growth is helping advance cocoa-growing communities.
The Duke will plant a tree as a symbol of his commitment to sustainability, following in the footsteps of past dignitaries such as Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III.
In Accra, His Royal Highness will meet participants of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp, which unites entrepreneurs from 24 Commonwealth nations.
Delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London, the programme supports pioneering startups working to address global challenges.
This engagement underscores the UK’s dedication to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic development across the Commonwealth.
A key moment of the visit will be the Duke’s interaction with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations and teams, ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
This event highlights the transformative impact of inclusive sports—not only for physical health, but also for character development and social cohesion.
It will showcase Ghana’s leadership within the Commonwealth in Africa and reaffirm the shared commitment of both countries to inclusion.
The Duke will also attend a UK–Ghana Theatre and Creative Arts event, positioning the UK as a partner of choice while showcasing Ghana’s vibrant creative industries.
Discussions will explore opportunities for collaboration in skills development and investment to support the sustainable growth of the sector.
The programme will include a special performance of Kofi Adinkra’s play, “The Black Star – Teacher of Africa,” celebrating the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The event will demonstrate how cultural partnerships can inspire innovation and strengthen UK–Ghana relations.
His Royal Highness will pay a courtesy call on President John Mahama, President of Ghana, and attend a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, underscoring the longstanding ties between the British Royal Family and Ghana’s traditional leadership.
He will also honour Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah, by paying his respects at their resting place in the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Ahead of the visit, British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Rogg stated: “His Royal Highness’s visit to Ghana celebrates the strong and evolving relationship between the UK and Ghana. It recognises our shared values and the meaningful impact of our cooperation—from education and climate action to inclusive development and innovation—and it acknowledges Ghana’s significant role and longstanding leadership within the Commonwealth.”
The Duke’s itinerary also includes a variety of engagements that reflect the vibrant, living bridge between the UK and Ghana.
These will involve high-level meetings with government officials, development partners, and interactions with the Ghanaian diaspora, as well as 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—an annual gathering of key stakeholders from government, business, civil society, and the diplomatic corps to celebrate the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana.
