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Watch how Ghanaian chiefs happily gifting gold to Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Ghana in 1961

The chiefs are seen here carrying the gold to the queen

As the world prepares to bid Queen Elizabeth II a final farewell on Monday, September 19, 2022, GhanaWeb takes a look at another story from the days that the monarch visited Ghana.

This story, captured in a video that has been made available by British Pathé but shared by Africa Facts Zone on Twitter, shows the moment in 1961 when some chiefs in Ghana graciously gifted their gold to the queen.

They were led by the President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs (sic).

The chiefs also presented other precious artifacts, including a golden linguist stick, to the queen and her entourage.

Queen Elizabeth II was in Ghana on her first official visit to the country, accompanied by her husband, the late Prince Philip.

The queen, who was the longest-reigning monarch of Britain, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 96.

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She will be buried on Monday, September 19, 2022.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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