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Tuesday, 19 February, 2002, 12:54 GMT
Picture gallery: Queen in Jamaica
The Queen has begun a visit to Jamaica, part of a Commonwealth tour to mark her Golden Jubilee.
Despite strong republican sentiments on the island she was given an enthusiastic welcome. BBC News Online presents the best pictures from the Queen's first day on Jamaica.
![]() The Queen was all smiles as she was welcomed to Jamaica by Prime Minister PJ Patterson
![]() Rain put a damper on a visit to the national park where she laid a wreath and met war veterans
![]() But the weather did not dampen spirits among crowds lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the Queen
![]() 107-year-old First World War veteran Eugent Clarke (right) was among those to have a face-to-face meeting
![]() Even the Queen's driver during her stay wanted a permanent memento
![]() There was a traditional welcome for a reception at the governor general's house
![]() Some residents wanted their homes in top condition for the Royal visit
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