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Jamaica PM tells royal couple island will seek independence

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told Prince William and Kate that the British commonwealth intends to become independent in an unexpected announcement that comes as other countries consider cutting ties with the monarchy

The Independent UK

Prince William speaks of ‘profound sorrow’ for slavery in address to Jamaican PM

Duke of Cambridge also ‘forever grateful’ to Windrush generation for contribution to postwar reconstruction and British life

The Guardian - UK

Kate hails ‘crucial’ teachers at Jamaican training college

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Shortwood Teacher College during their first full day in Jamaica.

The Independent UK

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Meghan Markle's ally blasts palace as he hits out at Will and Kate in Jamaica

Meghan Markle's close ally blasted the Palace for the "imagery" presented in the latest pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton taken during their tour in Jamaica

Daily Mirror

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness warns William and Kate his nation is ‘moving on’ and intends to ditch the monarchy

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have held an official meeting with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness who made clear his country’s intention to break away from the British monarchy.

Evening Standard

Barty hangs up racket and Sterling visits Jamaica – Wednesday’s sporting social

Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira were honoured by the Premier League.

The Independent UK

Jamaican prime minister tells Prince William: ‘We intend to be an independent republic’

Cambridges’ visit to Caribbean nation comes amid calls for country to become a republic

The Independent UK

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Man, 41, who needed life-saving blood transfusion died due to 'damaged passport'

Chaz Carl Powell, 41, was due to fly home from Montego Bay in Jamaica to London Gatwick on March 9, but his passport was rejected by British Airways staff as it did not "match" his passport picture

Daily Mirror

Jamaica PM tells British royals island nation wants to be independent

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday told Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate that his country wants to be "independent" and to address "unresolved" issues, a day after protesters called on the United Kingdom to pay reparations for slavery.

Reuters

Kate Middleton and Prince William told Jamaica ditching monarchy as they tour PM's home

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton met with Jamaican PM Andrew Holness on day five of their tour of the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen to mark her Platinum Jubilee - and were told the country is 'moving on'

Daily Mirror

William and Kate told of Jamaica’s ‘unresolved’ issues after welcome from PM

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Independent UK

Why are Prince William and Kate facing protests in the Caribbean?

The royal couple are on a tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas in honour of the Queen’s 70th year on the throne

The Independent UK

Al Murray mocks Kate Middleton over ‘witless’ photo of royals in Jamaica

Prince William and Kate Middleton are currently touring various Caribbean islands

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton 'given cold shoulder' as she sat with Jamaican politician, say royal fans

The Duchess of Cambridge was given a ceremonial welcome yesterday and appeared to be shunned by Lisa Hanna, a former Miss World turned politician with the People's National Party

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Evening Standard

Why are people protesting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit in Jamaica and will the country become a republic?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been accused of benefiting from the “blood, tears and sweat” of slaves as they arrived in Jamaica and were met by protests calling for reparations from the British monarchy.

Evening Standard

The royal family is feeling a chill wind in Jamaica, and it’s hardly surprising

Royal tours, I imagine, are usually one of the more rewarding parts of the job for the Windsors. Flying by private jet to tropical island after tropical island, waving to adoring crowds and wearing beautiful clothes while everyone tells you how much they love you doesn’t seem like a bad…

Evening Standard

The Duchess of Cambridge wears vintage YSL and custom Roksanda in Jamaica

Kate touched down on the island in style

Daily Record

Kemar Roofe 'commitment' questioned as Rangers striker slammed by Jamaica boss after call off

The World Cup triple header is just around the corner but Roofe will remain at Ibrox.

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The Independent UK

William and Kate begin tour in Jamaica amid slavery demonstrations

Groups in Jamaica and the Bahamas have called on the British monarchy to pay reparations

Evening Standard

Prince William and Kate meet Raheem Sterling and bobsled stars in Jamaica, but protests continue

The pair were mobbed by huge enthusiastic crowds who shouted, “we love you, we love you” as they visited Bob Marley’s former home

Wales Online

William and Kate visit Bob Marley home amid slavery demonstrations in Jamaica

Anti-colonial sentiment has been growing across the Caribbean against the background of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years

Daily Record

William and Kate met with slavery protests on 'ill-timed' Jamaica royal tour

The royal couple's arrival to the Caribbean island has been criticised by campaigners and senior politicians.

The Independent UK

Protesters in Jamaica spurn royals ahead of official visit

Protesters in Jamaica have raised their fists and donned T-shirts emblazoned with a pair of shackled Black wrists surrounded by the phrases “Seh Yuh Sorry!”

The Independent UK

William and Kate become bobsleigh royals as they celebrate Jamaican culture

The Cambridges arrived in Jamaica to a much publicised demonstration calling on the monarchy pay reparations for slavery on the island.

The Independent UK

Prince William to ‘acknowledge slavery’ during Jamaica visit following protests

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met by protests in Kingston during Caribbean tour

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