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5.
Sir Edward's tenure
,
as
Governor began on 20 May 1982 and was,
inevitably dominated by the question of Hong .ong's future. Nevertheless his years in office were also marked by steady progress in the development of Hong Kong's physical infrastructure and social
They also saw increased involvement of the programmes.
Hong Kong
people in the management of their Own
affairs through
development of a more representative system of government.
6.
The
tributes many
the at
funeral
and messages of
by
the
the
condolence upon the
Governor's death included one from Her Majesty the Queen, who was
represented
Governor Acting
Sir David
Akers-Jones. Representatives of Her Majesty's Government and of the
Government of the Leople's Republic of China were also present. During the period of mourning which followed the Edward's death, over 128,000 people signed the
opened at Government House and at territory. Some 11,000 people paid their last respects during the lying-in-state at Government House.
announcement of Sir
books of condolence
Government offices throughout the
III.
THE ROYAL VISIT
7.
of China. tour
was designed to
of the
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip
visited Hong Kong from 21 to 23 October
their 1986 following
The
for the arranged programme
royal
entertain them, as
well as
to give them
has been which
made
in
historic
visitors
impression
enormous progress aspects of the territory's development since their previous visit in
1975.
an
all
8.
a
commerce
the
the
During busy
The Queen stay
and Prince Philip had
in achievements opportunity to see some of
many Hong Kong's culture, manufacturing and
and in fields of education and the development of the New Towns in the New Territories. They were able to meet a wide cross section of Hong Kong people, including
leading members of all sections of the community, young people, students and ordinary families.
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