Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make first public appearance together this year as they jet to Jamaica

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make first public appearance together this year as they jet to Jamaica

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex jetted to Jamaica

Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 24/01/2024

- 09:18

Updated: 24/01/2024

- 10:51

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured alongside Jamacia's Prime Minister Andrew Holness

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made their first joint public appearance of 2024.

The couple jetted to Jamaica to attend the premiere of the new Bob Marley film One Love.


The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured alongside Jamacia's Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

Holness has been vocal about his desire to cut ties with King Charles who is currently the country's head of state.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made their first joint public appearance of 2024.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured alongside Jamacia's Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

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In 2022, the Jamaican PM outlined this to Princess Kate and Prince William during their tour of the Caribbean.

Royal author Omid Scobie referenced this when reacting to Meghan and Harry's latest appearance.

Scobie, who has links to the Sussexes, wrote on social media: "A different vibe to the last time we saw PM Andrew Holness with members of the Royal Family..."

Royal commentator Phil Dampier criticised the timing of the appearance as King Charles is set to undergo an operation in hospital this week.

Kate Middleton and Prince William

In 2022, the Jamaican PM outlined this to Princess Kate and Prince William during their tour of the Caribbean.

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Dampier said: "Under normal circumstances, there would be nothing wrong with them going to a film premiere.

"But at a time when his father is going under the knife and Jamaica is making noises about ditching the monarchy, this is rather insensitive.

"The royals have of course always said it's up to individual countries to decide whether to become republics."

He added: "Jamaica will have a referendum but it's almost certain they will go their own way eventually."

King Charles

King Charles is set to undergo an operation in hospital this week.

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Prince Harry

Prince Harry attended the Living Legends of Aviation award ceremony on his own last week.

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The couple's first joint appearance of the year comes as Prince Harry attended the Living Legends of Aviation award ceremony on his own last week.

Meghan missed the event to look after her children Archie and Lilibet, according to reports.

Harry did not reveal why his wife had not accompanied him to the ceremony.

The Duchess of Sussex chose not to attend the event after one of their children became ill, according to People.

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