After protests in Jamaica
Duchess Kate gives an emotional speech
Duchess Kate during her speech at Shortwood Teacher’s College in Jamaica.
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On the second day of her visit to Jamaica, Duchess Kate gave an emotional speech to teachers.
Duchess Kate (40) gave her first speech in Jamaica during the joint Caribbean tour with husband Prince William (39). Together they attended a teacher training center in Kingston. In her presentation, Kate emphasized the important role that teachers play in the development of children. You are “on the front lines of shaping our society” and “literally positively impacting the futures of thousands of young people.” quotes “Daily Mail” from the speech the mother of three.
Through their classes, they would help their protégés form their identities, Kate continued. During their visit, she and William not only chatted with teachers, but also with numerous students.
Controversial trip
The couple’s Caribbean tour has met with widespread criticism. Their arrival in Jamaica last Tuesday (March 22) was accompanied by public demonstrations. The background: The former British colony was once the hub of the slave trade. According to reports, a reparation claim in the billions is in the room.
On Wednesday evening (local time), the Governor General of Jamaica will host a dinner in honor of the royal guests. Prince William is expected to address the protests and slavery reparations in a speech here.