His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ghana yesterday for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit will highlight collaboration in sustainable climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and the Commonwealth.
In Aburi, the Duke visited a kindergarten and a teaching student class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, observing how Sabre Education, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, delivers a play-based teaching programme to enhance early childhood education. The UK has supported Ghana to ensure universal access to quality early childhood education.
At the iconic Aburi Botanical Gardens, His Royal Highness toured a plant nursery that preserves native flora while serving as a practical learning space for horticultural students.
He also met with entrepreneurs from the UK and Ghana’s cocoa industry, whose work in artisanal production, sustainable trade, and inclusive growth is transforming cocoa communities. The Duke planted a tree, joining past dignitaries, including Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in a symbolic gesture of sustainability.
In Accra, the Duke engaged with participants of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp, which gathers entrepreneurs from 24 Commonwealth countries to develop innovative solutions to global challenges. This engagement underscores the UK’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic growth across the Commonwealth.
Highlighting inclusive sports, His Royal Highness met Ghana’s Paralympic teams and sports associations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, emphasizing the role of sports in character development, social cohesion, and national leadership.
The Duke also attended a UK-Ghana Theatre and Creative Arts event, featuring a special performance of “The Black Star – Teacher of Africa” by Kofi Adinkra, celebrating Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy. The event highlighted cultural partnerships and potential collaboration in skills development and creative sector investment.
Additionally, His Royal Highness met President John Mahama and participated in a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, reflecting the historic ties between the British Royal Family and Ghanaian traditional leadership. He paid respects at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, honouring Ghana’s first President and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
British High Commissioner Dr Christian Rogg described the visit as “a celebration of the strong and evolving UK-Ghana relationship, recognising shared values and the tangible impact of collaboration in education, climate action, and inclusive development.”
The Duke’s engagements will conclude with attendance at the King’s Birthday Party at the British High Commissioner’s residence, a gathering that honours the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana.
