The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out in a stunning Grace-Kelly style gown and looks a world away from this afternoon’s wet regatta as she and Prince William attend a glittering dinner on the final stop of their Caribbean tour to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Kate looked stunning in the custom Grecian floor-length dress by Phillipa Lepley (brilliant British wedding designer), paired with matching clutches. William wore a suitably elegant blue velvet jacket and tie to Grand Hyatt Baha Mar hotel in Nassau.
The duchess paired her stunning look with glittering silver stilettos and matching mother of pearl jewels by luxury French brand Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace and drop earrings are from their Magic Alhambra collection.
The royal couple have attended a reception hosted by the Governor-General during which they will have the opportunity to meet community leaders and notable people from across The Bahamas’ many islands.
It comes as Prince William and Kate greeted crowds and local fishermen earlier as they walked along Montagu Bay in New Providence on the final stop of their Caribbean tour.
The Duchess Of Cambridge has been seen in a Grace-Kelly inspired gown. This is the last stop on their Caribbean tour, where she and Prince William will attend a glittering dinner to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Kate looked radiant in Phillipa, the British wedding designer and couturier, Grecian-length gown. She was paired with matching boxes clutch bags, while William chose a suave velvet blazer, bow tie, and a Grecian-length floor length gown.
The duchess paired her stunning look with matching mother of pearl jewels by luxury French brand Van Cleef & Arpels. Drop earrings and the necklace are part of their Magic Alhambra line.
The royal couple have attended a reception hosted by the Governor-General during which they will have the opportunity to meet community leaders and notable people from across The Bahamas’ many islands
The stunning style was paired with silver glittering stilettos.
Prince William and Kate laugh together as they attend a reception hosted by the Governor General at the Baha Mar Hotel
Kate was photographed wearing a white Polo shirt and cream-coloured shorts. These were paired with white Superga trainers she wore previously in Belize. William, on the other hand, wore a casual blue shirt and shorts.
The duke won the race against Kate in the turbulent waters today, during the rain-affected regatta held in The Bahamas in celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee.
William set sail in an iconic Bahamian sloop named the Susan Chase, whilst Kate boarded a vessel named the Ants Nest II. A white cap was also worn by her and her crew-mates, which had the name of the boat in red.
The boat was about five minutes quicker than the four others, one of which featured the Duchess Of Cambridge. However, she came last along with her crew.
William took the victory in consecutive races, defeating his wife in the King’s Cup Charity regatta at Isle of Wight. She was disqualified from her race that day.
Kate was victorious in the 2014 New Zealand yacht race.
They will be attending a dinner hosted at the Governor General Sir Cornelius Smith, which will include local leaders and heroes. The duke will also give a speech. Their eight-day Caribbean trip began last Saturday. It has taken them to Belize, Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Tomorrow will be the last day of their tour.
The Duke and Duchess were quick to change their clothes in order board a yacht for one of The Bahamas’ first sailing regattas since the beginning of the pandemic.
Pictured: Prince William and Kate walk towards a boat during the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta on the seventh day of their tour
Kate was seen wearing a white Polo shirt with cream-colored shorts. These were paired with white Superga trainers she had worn in Belize. William, on the other hand, was sporting a blue shirt and shorts.
Royal couple seen on yacht holding a sail to protect themselves from rainy weather
Kate Middleton was in hysterics with crew members, as they all wore hats of the vessel’s name Ants Nest II
Pictured: The Duke of Cambridge and Duchess are on their way from London to the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta, Montagu Bay
William raced Kate against the clock in the iconic Bahamian sailing sloop, the Susan Chase.
Kate sported a white cap once she was on board with her crew mates that had the boat’s name on in red writing
Pictured: Prince William and Kate wave to excited crowds as they attend The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay
Pictured: The Duchess of Cambridge waved to crowds as she attended the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta with her husband Prince William
The royal couple set sail and crowds were there to witness them racing against one another in the water.
Kate spoke to local fisherman and looked at their catch of the day as she and William walked along Montagu Bay in New Providence
The duchess smiles at the crowd as she attends the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta with Prince William
The couple sported similar looks for The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay on March 25
While standing alongside Kate Middleton, The Duke of Cambridge wave to the cheering crowds aboard a boat.
The choppy water saw the royal couple race against one another. William’s boat was five minutes faster than four other boats, including one that featured the Duchess and Cambridge. She came last along with her crew.
William took the victory in the King’s Cup Charity Regatta Off the Isle of Wight, his second consecutive win. That was the occasion when her boat got disqualified. Kate won the race in New Zealand, where she was part of a highly competitive pair racing yachts.
As they made it to land, the pair smiled at cheering fans and waved their arms in greeting despite the fact that their clothes were sodden after finishing the boat race.
The duchess was in hysterics as she laughed with her crew mates aboard the Ants Nest II
Kate holding a cup of coffee earlier. a newborn baby during a royal walkabout with Prince William as the couple continued their protest-hit tour of the Caribbean with a visit to a school in the Bahamas amid torrential downpours.
The royal couple greeted crowds who gathered in Parliament Square before attending the colourful Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau to celebrate the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee alongside the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, and his wife Ann-Marie.
Kate was seen speaking with a mother and holding her baby in her arms before the street parade. It featured many locals dressed up in colourful costumes dancing to popular music.
Today, the couple went to Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau to drop in on classes and meet staff. The Duchess of Cambridge joked that she had taken ‘England’s rain with her’.
Kate was dressed in a Self Portrait gown and wore jewellery designed by Nadia Irena from Bahamian. She said, as she went under the umbrella, “Oh, my goodness.” Sorry, the weather. We brought England’s rain.
William also said, “We have brought the weather,” The UK has been enjoying unusually warm temperatures today, with highs of 19C (66F), and tourists flocking to the beaches in southern England.
Today, children from across Bahamian schools dialed in to the assembly to get the chance meet the couple. The pandemic caused schools in Bahamas to close for almost two years, from March 2020 through January 2019.
Kate spoke to the children in a speech at the assembly. She said that she hoped the kids didn’t get too wet when they came here. Also, she apologises for having brought this British weather along with them. “Thanks so much for the warm welcome,” said Kate.
She claimed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte are the children of Prince Louis and Prince George.
Kate admitted that “the past few years have been difficult for many of us” over the phone. Emotionally, she said that the worst thing about the pandemic was the separation from our loved ones. We’ve had the opportunity to rediscover our family’s importance and our friendships’.
The Cambridges also spent time with key workers and frontline staff in an informal gathering in the Garden of Remembrance, also in the capital.
The Duke and Duchess were kind enough to pay tribute to the frontline workers that had fought through the pandemic, and share their strategies for dealing with trauma.
Kate discussed the link between mental and physical health with media staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital after successive lockdowns in Britain due to the Covid-19 crises.
The Duchess was informed by Dr Thomas Smith about how the Pandemic had impacted community services and raised concerns for mental health.
On the seventh day, they waved from their boat at the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta
The royal couple get ready to board a boat at the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta on day seven of the Royal Tour
The Duke and Duchess spoke with the local fisherman, who proudly displayed their catch.
Today’s sailing regatta took place in The Bahamas despite rain and choppy waters.
After the race, William & Kate returned to Land with their wet clothes.
Tomorrow marks the end of a week-long trip by The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge to Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas.
Kate tied her back into a sleek ponytail for the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay
Following the race with William, the Duchess was joined by eight Ants Nest I crew members.
The couple welcomed the public to Parliament Square, before they attended the Junkanoo Carnival at Nassau. This was in celebration of the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee, alongside Philip Davis (Prime Minister of the Bahamas) and Ann-Marie.
Kate is pictured onboard a boat from the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay, one of the first sailing regattas in the Bahamas since the start of the pandemic
The Duke and Duchess are in Belize, Jamaica, The Bahamas to represent Her Majesty The King at the Platinum Jubilee
Pictured: Wife Kate and Prince William greet their guests with cheers and waves. They are holding Union Jack flags and are looking at Queen Elizabeth.
Kate is pictured smiling as she attends the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta with Prince William
Pictured: The arrival of Prince William (and his wife Kate) was celebrated with well-wishers who wave and cheer at them, while holding Union Jack flags and a picture of the Queen.
The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta boat shows the duchess of Cambridge.
The couple is greeted by enthusiastic crowds at the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay, March 25, 2007.
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge will be visiting Belize, Jamaica, The Bahamas, and The Bahamas during their week-long vacation.
He stated that there is a greater demand for these types of services in the community. This has been a difficult time for many.
“Our services truly are from cradle through grave so we cater all but it’s essential to acknowledge a need for these community relations.
Kate said, “That’s right. It is important to take care of our mental health as well as our physical fitness. It is becoming more common for people to recognize this.
“This is the ideal opportunity to have that discussion – early intervention is also really important.”
William is on the opposite side of a group of community groups representing The Bahamas at the Garden of Remembrance behind the Parliament Building.
Duke spoke representatives of the Bahamas Red Cross that had fought the effects of hurricane Dorian in 2019. They were then deployed to assist with covid bases.
He stated, “You guys have been through a lot. These are two such earthquakes, but there is still time to build for the future.
“And that’s probably where you guys step in with your knowledge.
As he listened to his mood, he stated:
“We don’t want more disasters, let’s pray that The Bahamas Red Cross has an enjoyable few years!”
Christine Lightburn of the BRC stated that William understood it. It’s true. It’s obvious. You can tell he is familiar with the demands of our job.
We could not have been prepared for Dorian, except that we were blessed with the help of others.
“Prince William recognized the need to collaborate.”
William shared some personal stories with MEMS, the emergency medical service. He also told them about his memories of being an aura ambulance pilot.
He stated that he and Catherine had been trying to spread awareness of mental fitness. You can say that you don’t feel great.
“When I worked in an air ambulance, there were many occasions when I experienced an event where I couldn’t explain my feelings.
“It is important that we recognize it and understand it’s not the norm. It’s also important to recognize that you need any assistance available.
Kate, who is 40 years old, also spoke to children of the Governor General Youth Award. It’s a scheme for 12-18-year-olds that has similarities to the Duke of Edinburgh program.
She stated, “I recall it being so fun.
“We would travel for many days.
“Tell me about the best bits.”
“I recall going to the holidays that was more distracting than when your friends were there.
Kate Middleton poses with a newborn during a walk to meet crowds at a parade in Nassau, The Bahamas during the Royals third and final stop on their 2022 Platinum Jubilee Caribbean Tour
Following the parade, The Duchess Of Cambridge holds the baby’s head while speaking to the mother.
Duchess, of Cambridge, greeting a young performer in the tradition Bahamian Jankadoo celebration held at Parliament Square in Nassau
On day seven of the Royal Caribbean tour, the Duke and Duchess watched performers in Junkanoo carnival at Parliament Square, Nassau (Bahamas)
Ann Marie Davis (wife of the Prime Minister in the Bahamas), The Duchess Of Cambridge
Day seven in her Caribbean trip with Prince William, The Duchess Of Cambridge is seen at a Junkanoo carnival at Parliament Square in Nassau.
While visiting Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau (Bahamas), the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge planted a tree to greet pupils and staff, and join their morning assembly.
In the Capital, the Cambridges will spend some time with frontline workers and key workers in an informal meeting at the Garden of Remembrance to learn about their experience of the pandemic.
The Duke of Cambridge is pictured meeting with Key Workers at the Garden of Remembrance, Nassau
Today, the Duke and Duchess arrive at Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau for their official visit.
Today, the Duchess Of Cambridge arrived in heavy rain to visit Sybil Strachan Primary School at Nassau in Bahamas.
Today the Duke and Duchess speak with children from Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, Bahamas.
Pictured: The Duke of Cambridge meets a student at Sybil Strachan Primary School to shake hands in Nassau, Bahamas, to meet pupils and staff
The Duchess of Cambridge shakes hands with a student during a visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School
Today, the Duke and Duchess join Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau for a morning assembly.
Today’s visit to Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau saw the Duke and Duchess holding up their hand.
Pictured: The Duchess of Cambridge visits Sybil Strachan Primary School on day seven of the Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the Caribbean
During a recent visit to Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, today the Duchess de Cambridge put down her umbrella
Today the Duke and Duchess speak with children from Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, Bahamas.
In the rain, under an umbrella, today’s Sybil Strachan Primary school visit saw the Duchess of Cambridge smiling.
Prince William and Kate are visiting Sybil Strachan Primary school at Nassau in Bahamas, this afternoon
The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge makes a royal trip to Sybil Strachan Primary school at Nassau in Bahamas today
Today, the Duchess Of Cambridge held her hand while visiting Sybil Strachan Primary School.
Today, the Duchess Of Cambridge smiles as she visits Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau.
Today, the Duke and Duchess pose for children at Sybil Strachan Primary School.
Today’s engagements are coming a day after Kate and William were informed that the world would never see another reign so long as Queen Elizabeth’s. This was as Kate began their final leg of the Caribbean trip.
They arrived from Jamaica to the Bahamas, were met by huge crowds in Bob Marley’s old Kingston neighborhood and received harsh criticism from campaigners for reparations from the monarchy.
Bahamas National Reparations Committee, (BNRC), has raised concerns regarding the royal visit. They issued a document with strong language a few days back.
This organisation claimed that the monarchy “looted, pillaged our land, our people, for hundreds of years, leaving us struggling to develop, left the pieces, and then picked up the pieces.”
Robert Jobson is a royal biographer and is traveling with the royals as a reporter on the flight. He said that it was easy to critique the organization from far.
“I have covered these Royal tours over the past 30 years and can honestly say that they have not adapted to modern times.
“The couple have arrived in a very difficult place. The Queen is the Head of the State in Jamaica, Belize and especially Jamaica.
“But, there is not intention for them to leave the Commonwealth where She is head and Prince Charles lead.
Kate and William have not done a single wrong. Grossly misleading information has been given to the incident that occurred at Trenchtown’s fence.
The fence was around the football pitch, and there were hundreds of young people who wanted to see the players.
All three of them walked over to shake hands and say hello. If they had not, they might have been accused of abandoning them.
Looking at the big picture, it was clear that the quartet would always be a diplomatic minefield. This time, it felt more like a handover rather than a regular tour.
The Black Lives Matter movement in the Caribbean, which was started in so tragic situations in the USA nearby has made an impact in the Caribbean.
While the criticisms of an ex-British colonial past are loud, reparations for slavery have been made louder.
This afternoon, Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived at Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, Bahamas.
Today the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge visit the Bahamas School during the Queen’s tour.
The Queen is shown to the Duke and Duchess today at Sybil Strachan Primary School, Nassau.
Following their historic visit to Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, today the Duke & Duchesss of Cambridge left Sybil Strachan Primary School.
Today’s Duke and Duchess from Cambridge, outside Sybil Strachan Primary in Nassau (Bahamas).
Today, the Duchess Of Cambridge held a bouquet full of flowers when she visited Sybil Strachan Primary School.
He arrives at Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, Bahamas in heavy rainfall today.
In the rain, under an umbrella, today’s Sybil Strachan Primary school visit saw the Duchess of Cambridge smiling.
Today the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge visit the Bahamas School during the Queen’s tour.
He arrives at Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau, Bahamas in heavy rainfall today.
The Duchess of Cambridge holds an umbrella in the rain in the Bahamas today during the tour of the Caribbean
Today, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a mask to cover her face during a Sybil Strachan Primary School visit in Nassau.
Today, the Duke and Duchess are presented with a painting by Queen Elizabeth at Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau.
Prince William is watching as Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau invites her to address the audience today.
In the rain, under an umbrella, today’s Sybil Strachan Primary school visit saw the Duchess of Cambridge smiling.
William and Kate were guests of honor at the passing out parade in Kingston for new officers. This was an homage to the royal tours in 1950s, when the couple stood in front of Land Rovers as they drove from the parade grounds.
Philip Davis was the Bahamas’ prime minister and welcomed the couple on Thursday.
William responded, “I don’t believe we will see it the same again,”
Mister Davis told future King, who was traveling to Belize along with his wife: “We’ve been waiting for your arrival. This is long overdue. It’s a pleasure to have you here.
The Duke replied, “Yes very much. I am excited to be there.”
While the Caribbean is often overshadowed in America’s giant neighbor, however, it is home to beautiful beaches and a mild climate that are attractive for tourists. Additionally, there is a large revenue-generating offshore financial service industry.
Today, the Duke and Duchess arrive in rain to visit Sybil Strachan Primary School.
The Duke and Duchess are seen today during a visit at Sybil Strachan Primary School, Nassau.
The Duchess Of Cambridge is visiting Sybil Strachan Primary school at Nassau, Bahamas today
Today, the Duke and Duchess join Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau for a morning assembly.
Today, the Duke and Duchess are presented with a painting by Queen Elizabeth at Sybil Strachan Primary school in Nassau.
In the rain, under an umbrella, today’s Sybil Strachan Primary school visit saw the Duchess of Cambridge smiling.
The Duchess Of Cambridge today visited Sybil Strachan Primary school at Nassau, Bahamas.
This afternoon, Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived at Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, Bahamas.
Today, the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge arrive in rain to pay a visit at Sybil Strachan Primary School.
Charles and William both expressed disgust at slavery, but the Queen’s government has yet to give them permission to issue an apology or make reparations.
It is possible that this will happen at some point, however, the Governor, who handles these sensitive issues, has not decided yet when.
To be honest, William and Kate have walked through the diplomatic maze with grace. It wasn’t easy, they both understood that, along with their team. It’s been a difficult task to coordinate events and time.
The couple cannot escape the conflict with the terrible events in Ukraine. William’s address was genuine and received well.
William and Kate’s view from the camp would be to maintain calm and go on. Although it may sound old-fashioned, this saying works. They are working hard and have a job.
Robert Jobson will be the author of William at 40: Making a modern monarch.
Christopher Columbus, the famed explorer and explorer of the west hemisphere made the first stop on the archipelago consisting 700 islands.
Centuries later, the once prosperous islands were granted independence from Britain in 1973.
However, as in many other parts of the world, the resentment against colonialism has grown amid the background of the Black Lives Matter campaign. In Belize, the location for the royal visit to the country was rearranged quickly after protests and anti-royal sentiments in a village.
In Jamaica, the Duke addressed slavery in a speech. He called it ‘abhorrent and stated that it should not have occurred’.
William was also moved by his “profound sorrow” at being forced to transport millions of Africans from Africa, North America and the Caribbean. It is a trade that the British monarchs supported and profited off during the 17th and18th centuries.
Despite heavy rain, today’s Duke and Duchess are scheduled to meet in Bahamas with local people.
Before Prince William and Kate visit the school today, security guards rode motorcycles through the rain.
Today, the Duke and Duchess are scheduled to meet with people in Bahamas despite heavy rain.
Today, the Duke and Duchess arrive in a car at Sybil Strachan Primary School. It is pouring with rain.
Today’s visit by Prince William (and Kate) to Nassau, Bahamas sees people running to escape the rain.
While waiting for Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge to arrive today in Nassau, officials shelter from the rain
While on his Jamaican trip with Kate, he repeated his father’s words and called the slave trade an “appalling Atrocity” which’stains our History’. Then he acknowledged Jamaica’s pain’.
As his father Charles did not apologize during the November trip to Barbados, Charles also didn’t say sorry.
Meanwhile royal experts said today that William and Kate’s tour is expected to spark an inquest when they return to Britain after becoming victims of series of ‘avoidable’ PR errors by rusty aides and republican politicians hijacking the couple’s visit to push harder to remove the Queen as head of state.
William and Kate were treated as rock stars in Belize and Jamaica, with cheering crowds singing ‘we Love You’. However, they faced difficulties in three other countries that have burgeoning demands for independence from Britain and demand for reparations for slavery trade.
Today, dancers and musicians perform on Parliament Square in Nassau as they await the arrival of Duke and Duchess.
On the seventh day, people wait in Nassau for Prince William’s and Kate Middleton’s arrival.
Today, a senior British diplomat who supported the Cambridges said to BBC that the criticisms were’really unfair. Others claimed Britain and the royals had been humiliated at times due to poor planning.
Some others claimed that William and Kate would have expected dissent because “times have changed” especially with the rise of Black Lives Matter, which meant the tour was successful.
However, there were several mistakes, such as photos showing the couple shaking hands through Trench Town’s wire fence with black children. Yesterday’s photo shoot was allegedly colonial-style. The couple rode in a Land Rover in 1953 to inspect troops. William was in military uniform.
The future King was also accused of being tone deaf and lacking the courage to apologize for slavery in his landmark speech. Protests caused the Belize opening to be delayed.