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Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, try their hand at playing the drums, during a visit to the Trench Town Culture Yard on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island for a three-day Official Visit. They are joined by Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and artistes from the area.
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, try their hand at playing the drums, during a visit to the Trench Town Culture Yard on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island for a three-day Official Visit. They are joined by Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and artistes from the area.

PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Trench Town Culture Yard

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are warmly greeted by residents of Trench Town, during a visit to the community on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24 as part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are warmly greeted by residents of Trench Town, during a visit to the community on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24 as part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Trench Town
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge, plays a game of football during a visit to the community of Trench Town in Kingston, just a few hours after arriving in the island on March 22. Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge, plays a game of football during a visit to the community of Trench Town in Kingston, just a few hours after arriving in the island on March 22. Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

PHOTOS: Prince William Visits Trench Town
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured at left and second left respectively), being welcomed to King’s House by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen (at second right and right, respectively) when they visited on Tuesday (March 22) for a courtesy call. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured at left and second left respectively), being welcomed to King’s House by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen (at second right and right, respectively) when they visited on Tuesday (March 22) for a courtesy call. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Call On GG
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive in Jamaica on March 22 at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Their three-day visit forms part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive in Jamaica on March 22 at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Their three-day visit forms part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Arrive For Three-Day Visit

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