Scenes from Queen Elizabeth’s last visit to Guyana in 1994
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The royal couple waving from the balcony of Parliament. President Cheddi Jagan is at right. Second from right was then Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Derek Jagan.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday at the age of 96 paid her last visit to Guyana in February of 1994. She was accompanied on the four-day trip by Prince Philip. Below we reproduce some of the Stabroek News photos from the visit.
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting a guard of honour just prior to her departure from Guyana. At right was then Chief of Staff, Brigadier Joe Singh
Queen Elizabeth II (left) at a banquet at State House. At right is the late President Cheddi Jagan. At centre was then First Lady, the late President Janet Jagan. Prince Philip is partly hidden.
Queen Elizabeth leaving St George’s Cathedral. She was accompanied by then Bishop Randolph George.
Queen Elizabeth II visiting Santa Mission
Schoolchildren who gathered to see the royal couple
Queen Elizabeth II in conversation with the late former President Desmond Hoyte (left) and the late PPP/C Minister Reepu Daman Persaud
President Cheddi Jagan and Queen Elizabeth II examining a medal at the State House banquet
The royal couple waving from the balcony of Parliament. President Cheddi Jagan is at right. Second from right was then Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Derek Jagan.
