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Reggae royals drum up a Caribbean storm

PRINCE Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have joined a group of red, gold and green-clad Rastafarian musicians for a drum session outside the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley.

On a Caribbean tour to promote environmental protection, the royal couple were led through Marley's home now a museum honouring the late singer by his widow, Rita, and sons Robert and Rohan.

They viewed memorabilia such as tour photos and a Gibson guitar favoured by the singer.

Raised in Kingston's shantytowns, Marley rose to international stardom before dying of cancer at 36.

His lyrics promoting "one love" and African liberation, and recounting the oppression of the common man in Jamaica, made him an icon in his homeland and developing countries worldwide.

Hundreds of people jostled each other on Wednesday for a glimpse of the British royals during a visit to an impoverished Jamaican community.

Charles chatted with townspeople and planted a seedling at a community centre in Rose Town, where his Foundation for the Built Environment is helping with revitalisation efforts.

"It's quite a spectacle," local resident Dale Bent said of the touring royals.

The Prince also inspected an honour guard in the capital.

Governor-General Kenneth Hall and British high commissioner Jeremy Cresswell accompanied the royals, who are nearing the end of a five-island tour aboard a 75-metre yacht that boasts a hot tub, gym and 24-member crew.