An unexpected reckoning. Prince William and Duchess Kate “are overwhelmed with remorse” following their tense tour through the Caribbean, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
25.03.2022 - 20:39 / ok.co.uk
Prince William and Kate Middleton have delighted fans during their royal tour of the Caribbean to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have checked into a luxurious Bahamas Hotel for the final leg of their Caribbean tour featuring a golf course, have been photographed at engagements in Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas over the past week, marking a Platinum Jubilee visit for the couple And the royal couple have a whole team of experts to ensure that their engagements run smoothly. From how Kate achieves her immaculate up-dos to their social media posts, let's take a look at the entourage...
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Hannah Cockburn-Logie – Private Secretary Hannah Cockburn-Logie OBE MVO was hired by the Duchess of Cambridge in 2020.The private secretary, who studied Modern History at the University of East Anglia before graduating with a Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy, is responsible for organising Kate's diary and meetings along with accompanying her on engagements. Amanda Cook Tucker - Hairdresser Kate has wowed royal fans were her chic up-dos during the royal tour and Amanda Cook Tucker is the woman behind her stylish locks.
More than the woman responsible for her ever sleek and stylist hair, Amanda has become a close friend of the royal over the years too, meaning their friendship has become invaluable to Kate. Before working her magic on Kate’s hair, Amanda was hairdresser to Prince William and Prince Harry and has been ever since they were kids.
An unexpected reckoning. Prince William and Duchess Kate “are overwhelmed with remorse” following their tense tour through the Caribbean, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Prince William reportedly held emergency talks with senior aides following the backlash to his and Kate Middleton’s recent royal tour.The couple just completed an eight day tour around Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, but the visit wasn’t without controversy.The trip faced backlash against the royal visit from some who called on the couple to address the growing anti-monarchy sentiment in the three Caribbean countries. Although the three countries gained independence last century, they still officially have the Queen as head of state.
Kate Middleton and Prince William spent their Caribbean royal tour meeting locals and taking in the rich culture of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. During their eight-day trip, the 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge sported vibrantly colored outfits while participating in loads of activities, including playing drums at Bob Marley's former home, dancing with crowds, greeting locals, and making formal appearances. Though she's known for recycling her looks, Kate opted to mostly wear new ensembles during the tour, which she and William took part in to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. Take a look at some of her most stunning styles!Matching the royal blue of the Belize flag, Kate wore a beautiful Jenny Packham lacy two-piece for her arrival in the Caribbean. In perhaps her most glam getup of the trip, Kate wowed in a sparkly pink gown by The Vampire's Wife at a reception in Belize. During her first full day of the tour in Belize, Kate rocked a colorful Tory Burch printed dress that allowed her plenty of room to show off her dance moves. Kate went full Laura Croft in this casual look while touring Belize's Caracol ruins.
Prince William is taking a minute to reflect following his and wife Kate Middleton's controversial royal tour of the Caribbean. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas over their eight-day tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. While there, the couple was met with protests and calls for independence from the British royal family. On Sunday, after returning from the last leg of the trip, William, the second in line to the British throne, issued a rare statement acknowledging the backlash and the royal family's thoughts on the future of the Commonwealth. «Foreign tours are an opportunity to reflect.
Kate Middleton has been pictured channelling one of Princess Diana ’s well-known traits while visiting children in the Bahamas. Diana was known as the ‘the people’s princess’ – a title she earned in the wake of all of her humanitarian work before her passing in 1997.The late princess often spent time with children, and was known to bend down to their level to converse with them, so the youngsters weren’t having to crane their necks to chat to her. Following in her mother-in-law’s footsteps, Kate – who often takes style notes from Diana – was seen chatting to children on the last leg of her and Prince William’s Caribbean tour yesterday, Saturday 26 March.
Prince William released a landmark statement reflecting on the future governance of the Caribbean nations as he and Kate Middleton’s tour of the Caribbean came to an end on Saturday.
Prince William and Kate Middleton were spotted packing on the PDA while visiting a Bahamian culinary gathering place. Gathering places are found on every island of the Bahamas, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to some unique culinary delights during their trip to Grand Bahama.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have arrived at the Daystar Evangelical Church, which was damaged by Hurricane Dorian.The hurricane ravaged parts of the Bahamas in September 2019 and, over two years later, residents are still trying to rebuild their homes. Aboco, a chain of islands that lie in the northern Bahamas, was one of the worst hit parts of the Bahamas, and was subjected to 185mph winds at the time of the hurricane.
The Duke of Cambridge openly spoke to the people of the Caribbean that the Royal Family “respects your decisions about your future” which could see the end of the Queen’s reign as head of state. Prince William, 39, was speaking at the Governor General’s Reception at the Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas on the penultimate day of his tour of the Caribbean with his wife Kate Middleton, 40. He said: “Next year, I know you are all looking forward to celebrating 50 years of independence – your Golden Anniversary.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been pictured looking like Prince Charming and Cinderella as they attended their final reception on their Caribbean tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are staying in the £471-a-night Bahamas hotel where Kim Kardashian has stayed, attended a reception hosted by the Governor General of The Bahamas at the Baha Mar hotel on Friday 25 March. Kate, 40, and William, 39, met with community leaders along with Government officials and notable people from across the islands of The Bahamas on day seven of their Caribbean tour.
Duke of Cambridge has said the royal family supports "with pride and respect" any decisions taken by the Queen’s overseas realms over their future.GALLERY: Best photos from William and Kate's first full day in the Bahamas - sailing, school visit and meeting frontline workersAt a reception to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, hosted by Bahamas Governor General Cornelius Alvin Smith, Prince William told guests: "Next year, I know you are all looking forward to celebrating fifty years of independence – your Golden Anniversary."WATCH: Prince William says royal family 'supports with pride and respect' any future decision"And with Jamaica celebrating 60 years of independence this year, and Belize celebrating 40 years of independence last year, I want to say this: We support with pride and respect your decisions about your future," he continued."Relationships evolve. Friendship endures."READ: The Queen scaling back duties as she looks set to miss more public eventsThe Duke spoke on the penultimate night of his visit with the Duchess of Cambridge to the three Caribbean nations, suggesting he has taken on board calls for each of the countries to break away from the British monarchy in future.He and Kate, who dazzled in a floor-length aquamarine gown by Philippa Lepley, were guests of honour at the event in the Baha Mar hotel.
Kate Middleton doesn’t seemed bothered by the rain!
Prince William and Kate Middleton beamed as they attended The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta on day seven of their Caribbean tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who ended up in a torrential downpour as they visited a school in The Bahamas and apologised for 'bringing England’s rain with us', appeared in high spirits as they were welcomed by royal well-wishers on the beach at Montagu Bay. Kate, 40, looked chic in a white polo shirt with her brunette locks in centre parting paired with small gold hoop earrings for the regatta.