Duke of Edinburgh visits Ghana for a two-days working trip
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day working visit focused on strengthening the partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit, which began on November 23, 2025, reflects a renewed commitment to shared priorities including climate-smart development, education, innovation, and inclusive sports.
During his time in Ghana, the Duke will engage in a number of high-level and community-oriented activities. One of his first stops is the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education in Aburi, where he will observe a kindergarten classroom applying play-based early childhood learning methods. This programme is part of a partnership between Sabre Education, the UK government, and the Ghanaian government to build stronger teacher training systems.
He will then visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens to tour a plant nursery that conserves native species while training horticulture students. In a symbolic gesture, he is expected to plant a tree, reinforcing the UK’s long-term support for environmental sustainability.
A highlight of the tour will be a meeting with cocoa sector innovators who are working on sustainable production and artisanal value-added trade. These entrepreneurs, many supported by UK partners, are helping to ensure that cocoa farming brings prosperity to rural communities through responsible and inclusive growth.
In Accra, the Duke will address young entrepreneurs participating in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp. The fellowship is delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK together with Imperial College London, helping startups that tackle global challenges and leverage innovation for economic progress.
He will also meet representatives from Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations in a ceremony highlighting the importance of inclusive sports. The visit comes ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and underscores both nations’ commitment to opportunity and participation for persons with disabilities.
The Duke is scheduled to attend a UK-Ghana Creative Arts event featuring the performance of The Black Star – Teacher of Africa by Kofi Adinkra, which honors Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy. The event will also explore how culture and skills development can become investment sectors.
As part of his official duties, Prince Edward will meet with President John Dramani Mahama and participate in a durbar with the National House of Chiefs. He will also pay his respects at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, reflecting a deep respect for Ghanaian history and leadership.
British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Rogg praised the visit as a celebration of “strong and evolving relationship” between the UK and Ghana, emphasizing collaboration in education, climate action, innovation, and inclusive development.
The Duke’s stay will conclude with a King’s Birthday Party at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Accra. Government officials, business leaders, members of civil society, and the Ghanaian diaspora are expected to attend, marking this visit as both diplomatic and celebratory.
This visit, his third to Ghana following earlier trips, reinforces the enduring connection between Ghana and the UK and highlights the important role of youth, innovation and sustainability in future cooperation.
