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Prince Edward Nears End of Ghana Visit With Museum Tribute, Presidential Talks and Sports Outreach

Palace and embassy updates indicate he concludes the two-day Accra program with a Thursday return to the UK.

Overview

  • On behalf of King Charles and Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Edinburgh is carrying out an official two-day mission to reinforce UKGhana relations.
  • He laid a wreath at the Kwame Nkrumah National Museum, the palace said, honoring Ghana’s first president and historic ties with the UK.
  • At Jubilee House, he was received by President Mahama and traditional leaders, with discussions reported to focus on environmental sustainability and diplomatic cooperation.
  • He attended a UKGhana Sports Day, spending time with wheelchair boxers, young basketball players and the Ghana Rugby National Women’s Team before joining a para-bowls game.
  • The British High Commission hosted a celebration for King Charles’ recent birthday where the Duke cut a ceremonial cake, and he is expected to return to the UK on Thursday.