Holness, who has a referendum set to be held later this year, has previously admitted that the Caribbean island wanted to cut ties with Britain after Queen Elizabeth II died.
The Independent reported at the time that Jamaica “has already begun” its process to remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state as it continues its push to become a republic.
Holness told Loop Jamaica News of his plans last year: “There is no question that Jamaica has to become a republic.
“We have put together a plan to move towards that in a way that is meaningful and substantial in function and form. That is what we are going to do.”
Harry and Meghan also posed with Jamaica’s minister of legal and constitutional affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
This comes as Marlene told Sky News ahead of the King’s coronation last May that an “urgent” referendum could be held as early as 2024 to “sever ties” and remove Charles as Jamaica’s monarch.
She said: “(Republicanism) is about us saying goodbye to a form of government that is linked to a painful past of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.”
Prince Harry and Meghan’s appearance has also been slammed due to the royal family’s current health woes.
Harry’s father, the King, is preparing to undergo hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate, and Kate remains in hospital after abdominal surgery.
