GhPageNewsQueen Elizabeth Hires first Ever Black Assistant And He's A Ghanaian

Queen Elizabeth Hires first Ever Black Assistant And He’s A Ghanaian

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Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah, a Ghanaian-born officer who fought in the Afghanistan war, will fill one of the most important roles in the royal household, The Times reports.

This is Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah

Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah aka Major TA

According to what Ghpage.com gathers Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah who moved to the UK with his parents from Ghana in 1982, selected by the Queen is to become the first black equerry in British history.

As an equerry, Major Twumasi-Ankrah – known as “TA” to his friends – will act as one of the Queen’s most trusted attendants, assisting her with official engagements and welcoming high profile guests to royal residences.

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Historically, the role was created for someone to look after the cavalry’s horses, but in modern times an equerry is expected to be publicly visible as an aide at the Queen’s side.

Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah

The appointment is said to be especially important now the Duke of Edinburgh is set to retire from public life this year.

Major TA as affectionately called by close pals studied at Queen Mary University in London and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

He joined the Blues and Royals to become the first black British Army officer commissioned into the Household Cavalry and acted as escort commander for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.

In the same year, he commanded the Blues and Royals taking part in the Queen’s birthday parade.

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He lives in London with his wife, Joanna Hanna-Grindall, who works as the Victoria and Albert Museum’s corporate partnerships manager.

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