Jamaica's generational divide over the monarchy, but the Queen's death may hasten it becoming a republic
Image:The markets in downtown Kingston are called Coronation, Jubilee and Queen's and many of their traders remember Queen Elizabeth II with fondness.
Older Jamaicans tend to hold onto tradition, with some wistfully recalling times when the relationship with the United Kingdom was even closer. For the teenage boys practising their sprint start, those they view as Kings and Queens compete on the track, but the future of the British monarchy here is more uncertain.
"There's never been an apology," says Alexis McDavid."There've been roundabout apologies, but not a real sincere apology for the atrocities committed on our former enslaved African ancestors. That apology needs to come from the royal family and the British government, both hopefully at the same time.", Prince William expressed"profound sorrow" over slavery.
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