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Photo Flashback: Queen Elizabeth II in Jamaica, February 1983

Published:Friday | February 14, 2025 | 5:43 AM
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Her Majesty glances with delighted anticipation at the welcoming party as she alights from the Royal Air Force jet with her husband, the Duke of Edingburgh, at the Norman Manley International Airport on Sunday, February 13, 1983.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh laying a wreath at the War Memorial at the National Heroes Park on February 14, 1983. Immediately behind her is the Jamaican Equerry-in-waiting to the Queen Major John Prescod.
Her Majesty on the saluting dais receiving the Royal Salute. Ll. Colonel Nestor O'Gilvie and the Queen's Equerry-in-waiting, Major John Prescod, stand at attention, while in the background are; the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Florizel Glasspole (right,) Lady Glasspole, Mrs. Seaga and the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Edward Seaga on Sunday, February 13, 1983.
Her Majesty and the Schoolchildren: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth greeting schoolchildren at the National Heroes Park where she and her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, laid a wreath at the War Memorial, in February 1983.
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In February 1983, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, made a grand visit to Jamaica. The visit, filled with official ceremonies and heartfelt moments, was a significant part of Jamaica’s history, reflecting the strong ties between the island and the British monarchy.