In March 2022, Prince William and his spouse, Kate Middleton, traveled to Jamaica as part of a week-long Caribbean vacation.
In the face of a growing regional trend toward republicanism, royal trips to Caribbean countries are perceived as an attempt to persuade other former British colonies to remain “realms” of the British monarchy.
The Jamaican government has released its draft to modify the Constitution to provide for a non-monarchical Head of State, suggesting that the royal couple’s attempts to persuade the country have been ineffective.
As the British Empire’s colonial legacy came under increasing criticism, protests marred their visit as demonstrators called for restitution for slavery.
According to several accounts, the new law is intended to make Jamaica a republic.
