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Jamaica Independence Pictorial 1962

Jamaica Independence Pictorial 1962 – photos from Jamaica National Library

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret dancing with Prime Minister Bustamante at the State Ball held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kingston

Prime Minister, the late Sir Alexander Bustamante dancing with Princess Margaret at the Independence Ball.

Civic Reception for Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret

Civic Reception for Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret

Evon Blake being presented to Her Royal Highness at her reception at Kings House

Evon Blake being presented to Her Royal Highness at her reception at Kings House

Her Royal Highness opening the First Session of Parliament

Her Royal Highness opening the First Session of Parliament

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon descend the balcony stairs for the Governor General \'s reception at Kings House

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon descend the balcony stairs for the Governor General \’s reception at Kings House

The State Banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel on August 7, 1962

The State Banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel on August 7, 1962

 

Princess Margaret arriving in Jamaica

Princess Margaret arriving in Jamaica

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Ranny Williams meeting Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret at the First Session of Parliament on August 7, 1962.

Princess Margaret at the First Session of Parliament on August 7, 1962.

The Late Norman W. Manley and Mrs. Manley arriving at the Flag Raising cermony at the National Satdium

The Late Norman W. Manley and Mrs. Manley arriving at the Flag Raising cermony at the National Satdium

The lowering of the Union Jack at 12:00 midnight, 1962 at the Jamaican National Stadium to make way for Jamaica's new Flag

The lowering of the Union Jack at 12:00 midnight, 1962 at the Jamaican National Stadium to make way for Jamaica’s new Flag

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