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Photo Flashback : Her Royal Highness Princess Anne – December 1973

Published:Friday | December 20, 2024 | 5:48 AM
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Her Royal Highness Princess Anne (right) and her husband Captain Mark Phillips (background) as they walked through the green-house in Hope Gardens after braving the crowd at the entrance of the house with Keble Munn, the Minister of Agriculture.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne (second from right) and her husband Captain Mark Phillips (in the background at right) as members of the National Children’s Home staff were presented to them on their visit in December 1973. Mr. Ray Truman, the home administrator is at right.
Captain Phillip and the kids – Captain Mark Phillips, husband of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne (left) talking with some of the children at the National Children’s Home at Hope Gardens when the couple visited the home on December 12, 1973.
Last Official Function: Princess Anne attending the dinner given in honour of herself and her husband Captain Mark Phillips by the Prime Minister, Mr. Michael Manley (right) and Mrs. Manley at Jamaica House on December 13, 1973. It was the Royal honeymooners last public function before they left for Montserrat on December 14, 1973 in continuation of their Caribbean trip. At left is Mr. Donald Banks, a West Caribbean Barclay’s Bank director.
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In December 1973, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and her husband Captain Mark Phillips delighted Jamaicans during their visit. The couple toured Hope Gardens, where they were warmly greeted by locals and accompanied by Agriculture Minister Keble Munn. They visited the National Children’s Home, engaging with staff and children, with Captain Phillips charmingly conversing with the young residents. Their trip culminated in a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Michael Manley and his wife.