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