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