Ayorkor Botchwey Calls On King Charles at Windsor Castle
King Charles III received a courtesy call at Windsor Castle from Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the newly appointed Commonwealth Secretary-General.
King Charles III, the Head of the Commonwealth, received a courtesy call at Windsor Castle from Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the newly appointed Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Her official engagements since taking office on April 1, 2025, include this visit. She succeeded Baroness Patricia Scotland as the organization’s 56-member leader, making her the first African woman and the second African overall.
The previous Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration vowed to preserve and advance the principles of the Commonwealth Charter upon taking office, especially in a world that is becoming more and more influenced by shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions.
Across continents, the Commonwealth accounts for a third of the world’s population and over 25% of the UN membership, making it a major force in international collaboration and diplomacy.
As she begins her term as head of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s meeting with King Charles is anticipated to further solidify the long-standing relationship between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the monarchy.
