Duke and Duchess of Gloucester mark Botswana’s 60th independence anniversary

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have visited Botswana to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence, highlighting ties between the two nations.

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have visited Botswana to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence, highlighting ties between the two nations.

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Prince Richard and his wife, Birgitte, undertook a series of official engagements during their visit, according to the British royal family’s website.

The visit celebrated the modern partnership between Britain and Botswana, based on shared values, economic cooperation and links between their peoples, the royal family said.

The couple met Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, and visited the Gaborone War Memorial, where they laid a wreath in honour of those who died in the First and Second World Wars.

They also visited Mokolodi Nature Reserve to learn about conservation efforts in Botswana and went to Philip Moshotle Primary School, where the Botswana-founded education initiative Youth Impact is working to improve learning outcomes for children and young people.

The visit also included engagements focused on education, conservation and the countries’ wider relationship.

Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966.