
“We haven't been getting much tourists the Culture Yard has been Is looking forward to welcoming its most famous visitors since Jay-Z and ''Since the rise of COVID-19 in early 2020, the site has experienced aĭonnette “Sophia” Dowe, director and tour manager of the historic venue, Provided short-term employment for some residents.' She told the Jamaica Gleaner, adding that the planned visit has also "I'm excited about that, that the prince chose to visit our community,"

Visits to theĬultural site have fallen significantly since the start of the COVID-19 Visit will encourage tourists to start visiting again. 'Donnette Dowe, manager of Trench Town Culture Yard, hopes the royal 5mLSYjpuPB- Jamaica Gleaner March 23, 2022

The Royals are celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. #RoyalVisit2022: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take part in a drumming session in Trench Town as part of their three-day tour of Jamaica. In keeping with the musical theme, William and Kate played the bongos at the It's about the strength of women. Bassist Astonīarrett told NME in 2012: "The song is about the strength in the mama ofĬourse, strength in the ladies. Trench Town, a housing project in Kingston where he grew up, led to the iconic Used to sit, In the government yard in Trench Town." The government yards in "Trenchtown Rock" and "No Woman, No Cry" make reference to it.Ī lyric from 'No Woman, No Cry': 'Cause, 'cause, 'cause I remember when we Marley? Marley's much-loved songs "Trenchtown", "Natty Dread", Time for a group photo with the Jamaican bobsleigh team.ĭid you know Trench Town is the home of Reggae music and Bob Embed from Getty ImagesĪ photo with the team. while the Duchess cheered from the sideline. With such esteemed company, it was time for William to join in on the pitch. “Otherwise I wouldn’t have any time to do it.

Raheem explained: I thought why not? I came out specially for this. Raheem said he had travelled out to Jamaica, especially for the royals Kate, Prince Wiliam said: “Two heroes of mine. Striker Raheem Sterling and Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey. 'Among the sports stars the couple met were England and Manchester City Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey in Trench Town. William and Kate meet Jamaican-born England star Raheem Sterling and Aston Raheem was given the go ahead by England manager Gareth Southgate to join theĮvent following a personal invitation from Prince William to attend. The Duke and Duchess met Jamaican-born England star Raheem Sterling and Aston People of all ages turned out to meet the royals. The welcome in Trench Town was fantastic.
