[1] When Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872, a new official residence (called King's House) was constructed at the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica.

Soon after, Sir Charles Nicholson, a British architect, supervised the rebuilding and restoration of King's House.

Despite a major fire in 1908, the present King's House is structurally similar to the reconstruction of 1907.

It is also the venue for state and ceremonial functions, including the swearing in of ministers of government and judges of the High Court.

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