Dutch Queen Máxima Visits Otumfuo At Manhyia Palace Today

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is set to pay a visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, at the Manhyia Palace today. This courtesy call is scheduled to take place on Awukudae, a significant day in the Asante calendar. The visit aims to strengthen the historic and diplomatic relations between the Dutch Royal Family and the Asante Kingdom, a bond that has been nurtured over several years.

The royal couple first visited Manhyia Palace in April 2002, with the then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima. Later that year, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, reciprocated the visit to the Netherlands, where they were warmly welcomed by Queen Beatrix. Today's visit by Queen Máxima will be part of her official trip to Ghana.

During her four-day stay, the Dutch Queen will focus on promoting financial health in government policies, enhancing agricultural financing, improving budgeting and saving instruments, and making long-term investments more accessible for households. Her agenda also includes meetings with President John Mahama, key government officials such as Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson and Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku, as well as representatives from the Bank of Ghana.

Additionally, Queen Máxima plans to interact with common citizens, government leaders, and development stakeholders, and will tour various agricultural and business projects in and around Accra.