Prince Charles Will Due in Banjul Tomorrow

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By Pa Modou Cham

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will due in Banjul tomorrow for three days visits.

The Royal Highnesses' visit, which is at the request and on behalf of the British government, will celebrate the UK’s dynamic, forward-looking partnerships with theses commonwealth nations on a range of shared priorities.

The visits will highlights key themes in this relationship, including the importance of our Commonwealth Ties; Youth Opportunities; The Environment and Sustainability; Business, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility; Women and Girls; Literacy; Defence Cooperation; and Religious and Cultural Diversity.

The British royal highness will be welcome to the country by President Adama Barrow, at a ceremony in McCarthy Square in Banjul.

Key events in the programme will include a visit to the MRC Unit The Gambia, to recognise its pioneering research into the diseases and public health challenges affecting millions of people across Africa.

The Duchess of Cornwall’s  programme will also include a visit to a school to meet young people aspiring to enter The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, which is the world’s oldest schools’ international writing competition, managed by The Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883.


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