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A statement from Kensington Palace about the Cambridges’ tour reads: ‘The Royal tour begins in Belize where Their Royal Highnesses will visit historic Mayan sites and celebrate the rich culture of the Garifuna community as well as exploring the country’s biodiversity. The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Jamaica where their visit will include engaging with the Jamaican Defence Force and celebrating the seminal legacy of Bob Marley and other ground-breaking Jamaican musicians alongside some of tomorrow’s stars. The Duke and Duchess’ visit will end in The Bahamas where they will spend time with communities across a number of islands and experience a world famous junkanoo parade.’

The royal couple have previously visited Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada, but have not been to the Caribbean in an official capacity. The duke’s younger brother, Prince Harry, was dispatched there during the Queen’s last Jubilee in 2012, when he visited Belize, The Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil.

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A history of the Royal Family on tour in the Caribbean

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall

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Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Republic of Ireland from 23 to 25 March, overlapping with Kate and William’s Caribbean trip. Finally, Princess Anne will be dispatched to Papua New Guinea from 11-13 April. 

The Queen’s last royal tour abroad was in 2015, when she visited Malta alongside her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.