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Prince Edward concludes India visit highlights youth development and UK-India ties
The trip focused on strengthening bilateral ties, promoting youth development, and expanding educational collaborations.
Prince Edward in Delhi / X (@RoyalFamily)
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, completed a three-day visit to India on Feb. 4, marking the first official UK royal visit to the country since 2019.
According to a statement from the UK government, the visit aimed to "champion young people and promote the benefits of non-formal education across the world."
The Duke of Edinburgh has been in India to meet those participating in @IAYPIndia, a non-formal education and learning framework supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 3, 2025
Click below to read more about the @IntAward and HRH's visit to India.
The Prince arrived in Mumbai and Delhi to support the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a global youth development program founded by his father, Prince Philip, in 1956. The initiative, known in India as the International Award for Young People (IAYP), helps students develop life skills and confidence. Since its launch in India in 1962, the program has engaged more than 150,000 students across 325 schools and institutions.
On Feb. 2, Edward visited Raj Bhavan in Maharashtra, where he met Governor CP Radhakrishnan. Their discussions covered India-UK cooperation in education, green energy, and healthcare. The governor proposed further collaboration in sports, particularly football, and suggested expanding cultural exchanges.
Later that day, He attended a T20 cricket match between India and England at a local stadium in Maharashtra, reflecting shared sporting ties between the two nations.
Edward also toured a British-era underground bunker and historic sites within Raj Bhavan, including 'Jal Lakshan,' a guest house where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had stayed during their 1961 visit.
On Feb. 3, Edward visited the British School in Delhi, where he interacted with students and observed their involvement in the IAYP program. As chancellor of the University of Bath, Edward also discussed expanding academic ties between India and the UK. His visit underscores the growing partnership between the two countries, particularly in education and youth development.
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