Queen Elizabeth II Appoints Ghanaian Man As First Black Personal Assistant
With the Duke of Edinburg, Prince Philip set to step down from royal duties in the autumn, Queen Elizabeth II has appointed a new equerry, one of the most important roles in the royal household..
A Ghanaian-born man, Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah, will be the first black equerry to serve the royal household in British history, Independent reports.
The equerry supports the monarch at official events, including public visits and receptions at the Buckingham Palace.
He’s expected to begin the role later in the year, with the timing meaning that he’s tipped to become the most visible man by the Queen’s side during her public appearances.
Historically, the equerry looks after the royal horses, but in modern times, his responsibility has shifted to assisting the Queen as an aide.
Major Twumasi-Ankrah, who served in the Afghanistan war, is a 38-year-old who moved to the UK from Ghana in 1982.
He studied at Queen Mary University, London, and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The Duke of Edinburg had retired from public life following his hospitalization for an infection.
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