ROYAL VISIT FOR GHANA'S INDEPENDENCE.

H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent is on a six-day visit to the Gold Coast, which becomes independent under the name of Ghana on March 6th. Accompanied by Mr. R. A. Butler, Lord Privy Seal and Home Secretary (who is leading the delegation from Britain) Her Royal Highness landed in Accra in a Stratocruiser at 10 am. on Saturday, Mar 2nd.

H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent at the ceremony of Civic and Traditional Welcome in Accra given shortly after her arrival, by the Accra Municipal Council and the Ga State Council. (R/4140/8)