Since her coronation in 1953, Her Majesty visited Jamaica every decade until the early 2000s. Her Royal Tours saw her visiting Jamaica in 1953, 1966, 1975, 1983, 1994 and 2002, where she participated in Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, and many sittings of the Houses of Parliament on such occasions. Undoubtedly, she formed a special bond with the people of Jamaica during her reign, and her visits were met with warm welcome and an outpouring of affection.[1]
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, 2022
Royal tours of Jamaica by Jamaica's royal family have been taking place since the 20th century. Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica (r. 1962–2022), visited the island six times; in 1953, 1966, 1975, 1983, 1994, and 2002.
Other members of the royal family have also paid visits.
- ^ "Statement from Prime Minister Andrew Holness Following the Demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II". Office of the Prime Minister. 8 September 2022.
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