they jam! Kate and Prince William bang the bongos in Trench Town – Jamaica’s birthplace of reggae immortalized by Bob Marley
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge landed in Jamaica on Tuesday
- The royal couple visited the Culture Yard Museum in historic Trench Town
- The town was home to Bob Marley, who often mentioned the area’s name in his writing
- A couple was pictured playing bongo as they were greeted by excited locals
Kate and Prince Williams banged up the bongos in Trench Town – Jamaica’s birthplace of reggae immortalized by Bob Marley.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday before embarking on a two-day tour of the island as part of their tour to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.
The royal couple were pictured smiling as they played bongos surrounded by local musicians at the city’s Culture Yard Museum, where reggae legend Bob Marley once lived.
William and Kate also posed for photos next to a statue of the legendary singer, who often referenced Trench Town in his lyrics.
The couple took time to greet local residents during their visit as there turned out to be a large number to welcome the royals to the historic city.
Previously, Kate wore a Jamaican yellow dress as the royal couple arrived at a windy Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston for their official greeting.
The couple were greeted by dignitaries including Jamaica’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade Kamina Johnson-Smith and Jamaican politician and former Miss World Lisa Hanna.
Prince William and Kate play music during a visit to the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, where Bob Marley used to live
The Cambridges pose next to a statue at Bob Marley’s during Tuesday’s visit – the first day of their tour of Jamaica
William and Kate smile as they pose next to a statue of the legendary singer who lived in the city
The royals were surrounded by musicians as they played bongos during a visit to reggae music’s birthplace, Trench Town
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured in Trench Town) are visiting Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas on their week-long tour
William and Kate pictured greeting people as they visit the “Cultural Yard” in Trench Town, where reggae legend Bob Marley was born
The Duke and Duchess speak to local residents during a visit to Trench Town on the first day of their tour of Jamaica
The royal couple were greeted by a large crowd of excited visitors in Trench Town on their first day in Jamaica on Tuesday
Kate laughs as she plays bongos surrounded by local musicians during a visit to Trench Town
William and Kate were all smiling as they sat side by side and played music in the historic town
However, they had to be kept away from the protesters on their way from the airport to the British High Commission building for an official meeting with the Governor General of Jamaica, Patrick Allen.
The royal tour is widely viewed as a charm offensive, with claims Jamaican politicians are discussing plans to remove the Queen as head of state – following Barbados’ example.
After meeting in Kingston, Kate donned a colorful outfit as the pair arrived in Trench Town to greet sports stars including Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey and the Jamaican bobsled team – the latter recently finished 28th at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
William and Kate also beamed as they pictured themselves sitting in a bobsleigh during the visit with the national team before the Duke attended a football match with local players.
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