His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day working visit aimed at reinforcing the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana.

According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, the visit focuses on practical collaboration in sustainable climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and the Commonwealth.

During his stay, the Duke will undertake a series of engagements across the Eastern and Greater Accra Regions, highlighting areas where the UK and Ghana continue to work closely to advance shared priorities.

In Aburi, Prince Edward will visit a Kindergarten and a teaching student class at the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education. He will observe how Sabre Education is supporting the Government of Ghana to implement a play-based teaching and learning programme designed to strengthen early childhood education nationwide.

According to the Commission, the initiative, supported by the UK, is helping equip Ghanaian teachers with modern skills and methods to improve the quality of foundational learning.

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At the Aburi Botanical Gardens, the Duke will tour a plant nursery that propagates and preserves flora while serving as a practical training space for horticultural students. He will also meet UK and Ghanaian entrepreneurs working in artisanal cocoa production, sustainable trade, and community-based economic transformation.

As part of the visit, Prince Edward will plant a commemorative tree, following in the footsteps of other dignitaries including Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III. The gesture is described as a symbolic commitment to environmental sustainability.

In Accra, the Duke will interact with participants from 24 countries taking part in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Programme Bootcamp. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK and Imperial College London, the programme supports startups developing solutions to global challenges.

This engagement, according to officials, underscores the UK’s commitment to promoting innovation and inclusive economic growth across the Commonwealth.

A key highlight of the visit will be Prince Edward’s meeting with Ghana’s Paralympic and sports associations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event is expected to showcase the role of inclusive sports in promoting physical well-being, character development, and social cohesion.

It also reaffirms, “Ghana’s leadership as a Commonwealth partner in Africa” and the shared commitment of both countries to social inclusion.

The Duke is also scheduled to attend a UK-Ghana Theatre and Creative Arts event focused on strengthening partnerships in skills development, investment, and innovation within the creative sector.

The event will feature a special performance of “The Black Star – Teacher of Africa” by Kofi Adinkra, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Prince Edward will additionally pay a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama and attend a durbar with the National House of Chiefs, highlighting the long-standing ties between the British Royal Family and Ghana’s traditional leadership.

He will also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to honour Ghana’s first President and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah.

Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, is the brother of His Majesty The King Charles III and the youngest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh.

Speaking ahead of the visit, British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Dr Christian Rogg, described the Duke’s visit as a reaffirmation of mutual commitment between the two nations.

“His Royal Highness’s visit to Ghana is a celebration of the strong and evolving relationship between the UK and Ghana,” Dr Rogg said.

He continued, “It’s about recognising our shared values and the real impact of our collaboration, from education and climate action to inclusive development and innovation. It also honours Ghana’s vital role and enduring leadership within the Commonwealth.”

The Duke will round off his visit by attending the King’s Birthday Party at the British High Commissioner’s residence, an annual event bringing together government leaders, the private sector, civil society, and the diplomatic community to celebrate and strengthen UK-Ghana relations.