Prince William and Kate Middleton pack on rare PDA during Bahamas visit

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton have spent their time in a lavish hotel on their controversial Caribbean tour.The Duke and Duchess' trip may have been criticised for its potential political outcome, but the royal couple enjoyed the lap of Caribbean luxury on their visit to the region.A stay at a Bahamas resort offered the second-in-line to country's throne some high-class luxuries including Nobu sushi and plenty of rum punch.The royal couple stayed at The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island in a 4,830 square-foot penthouse suite, with the room boasting three rooms, wrap-around ocean views and a large living area.The lavish pad also boasts an office, full-service kitchen and a 10-set dining area and on-site staff report the couple have been thoroughly enjoying their time together.A source said: "They were so friendly to the staff at the resort, smiling at guests they passed. It did look like they enjoyed their stay."They added that despite the busy schedule for the couple, the pair appeared "happy" and "relaxed" when at the hotel, and that the pair had "came back from sailing in the rain" and were "drenched and returned to the resort laughing".The Duchess was also overheard talking about FaceTiming her three children to show them the beach view from their suite.The couple didn't just enjoy the lavish living but treated themselves to some fine cuisine too, with one source saying the pair had "ordered rum punch two nights in a row."They added: "On their first night, the Duke asked for pepperoni pizza.

If you wondered why everyone has started going crazy for polka dots or why they are flying off the shelves at your favourite high street store then you could probably put it down to the "the Kate effect". If anyone could put a print, a sleeve, a neckline or an accessory at the forefront of fashion, it's The Duchess of Cambridge. In fact, according to findings by shopping experts Coupon Ninja, online interest for 'polka dot dress’ almost quadrupled in the first few hours after the Duchess’ appearance at Prince Philip's memorial on March 29.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA chief executive Amanda Berry will leave the organization earlier than scheduled, in June rather than the fall, to join The Royal Foundation as CEO.The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aka Prince William and Kate Middleton. In December 2021, Berry and Kevin Price, BAFTA’s chief operating officer, had announced their decision to step down from the organization after 23 and 20 years in their roles respectively.Price will serve as interim CEO from June until the new CEO is in place.In a message to members on Thursday, BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar wrote: “Throughout her 23-year tenure as BAFTA’s CEO, Amanda’s dedication, creativity and skilled leadership have enabled BAFTA to evolve and grow into a world-leading arts organization whilst ensuring its charitable purpose has remained at its heart.

Meghan Markle, it also meant meeting the royal family. Meghan coupled up with Prince Harry in 2016 and was introduced to the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton shortly afterwards.After the Duke and Duchess' engagement in 2017, the couple described Meghan's first meeting with the Duchess of Cambridge in a BBC interview, Mirror reported.Harry said: "It was exciting, I mean I’ve — you know I’d been seeing her for a period of time when I literally didn’t tell anybody at all."And then William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine, so you know, being our neighbours, we managed to get that in a couple of — well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely…"And Meghan, with a one-word answer, chimed in: "Wonderful."The Duchess of Sussex went on to praise the royals for being so friendly and welcoming.Meghan said: "I think, you know, to be able to meet her through his lens, not just with his honour and respect for her as the monarch, but the love that he has for her as his grandmother, all of those layers have been so important for me so that when I met her I had such a deep understanding and of course incredible respect for being able to have that time with her.For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here"And we’ve had a really — she’s — she’s an incredible woman." In other royal news, Prince Harry has been accused of not coming to Prince Philip’s memorial because he needs to make “another documentary”, according to a royal expert.

If there's one person who knows how to make a flat pop it's Lady Amelia Windsor.The stylish cousin of Prince William has a beautiful London abode in Notting Hill, which she shares with her sister Lady Marina and it has a colour palette of dreams.The quirky living room is awash with wall prints and quirky patterns, including a zig zag white and red rug.The bookshelf is positively brimming with books and a white desk plays host to candles and ornaments of all shapes and sizes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Posing for a photo as the sun beamed down, the 26 year old Cambridge-born star also shared a look at another room, with pillows in different designs on the sofas. Clearly as fond of indoor plants as artwork, the star has a lovely collection inside her home.

Kate Middleton is shaping up to be a perfect future Queen and according to a royal expert, she’s met the monarchy’s high standards. When the Queen Mother was alive, she stuck rigidly to age-old traditions and valued grace, dedication and steadfast duty among members of the Royal Family. While there’s ‘not a lot’ she would admire about Meghan Markle, says expert Jennie Bond, she’d definitely have approved of Duchess Kate.The former BBC royal correspondent tells OK!: “Kate is turning out to be the real deal.

It seems Prince Harry’s Prince William birthday invite won’t be going out in the mail anytime soon. The Duke of Cambridge has reportedly decided not to invite his younger brother, or Meghan Markle, to his milestone 40th birthday party over the summer.

Scottish breakfast TV host Lorraine Kelly has slammed Prince Harry over his refusal to attend Prince Philip ’s memorial service on Tuesday saying that he will “regret” his decision when he looks back. Harry — who lives on a £10 million Californian estate with wife Meghan Markle — decided not to return to the UK and appear at the service held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday March 29 due to his ongoing row over police protection. Lorraine revealed that she was surprised at the 37 year old’s decision not to fly home and pay his respects.

Princess Charlotte and her older brother Prince George attended the touching memorial for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday – and the young Princess followed in her mum Kate Middleton's stylish footsteps. Not only were the siblings there to remember their great grandfather but it was also their first big induction into royal life, which left Kate and William "proud".

Prince George was seen feeling “awkward” as he accompanied his parents and sister to his great-grandfather Prince Philip’s memorial, according to a body language expert.The young prince was “well-trained” by his father Prince William but still showed signs of “pre-emptive anxiety”.William displayed a touching moment of reassurance to his son after they arrived in Westminster Abbey today as George was seen taking a “deep breath” and rubbing his clothes.Kate Middleton was also close by with Princess Charlotte, although Prince Louis was not in attendance.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Charlotte were among the many members of the Royal Family who showed their support to the Queen on Tuesday 29 March at the late Prince Philip's memorial. While the pair arrived at Westminster Abbey separately, they sat quite close to each during the service of thanksgiving.

Prince Harry's decision to dodge the memorial service for Prince Philip shows that he now only cares about Meghan Markle, according to one royal expert.The Duke of Sussex made the controversial decision to stay in California and not fly back to the United Kingdom for yesterday's (March 29) Commonwealth Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey for his grandad.Harry has not said why he decided against going to the memorial on Tuesday but there is speculation it is due to the row about security that was never resolved. He will, however, be jetting off to Netherlands in just two week's time to attend the Invictus Games.Royal biographer Angela Levin is one of many to have blasted the 37-year-old Prince in the aftermath of his conspicuous absence from the service, which was attended by all other senior members of the Royal Family, including the Queen.Speaking to The Sun, the author commented: “He is such a changed person, it is difficult to know if he will even regret not attending.

Princess Charlotte was “overwhelmed” by the occasion as she attended her great-grandfather Prince Philip’s Service of Thanksgiving, according to a body language expert. Prince William and Kate Middleton brought both Charlotte and Prince George to Tuesday's event, but their youngest child Prince Louis did not attend.

Prince William "overshadowed" Prince Philip's memorial by "creating a row that didn't need to happen", claims a TV commentator. The Queen made what many fear will could her last public appearance on Tuesday, but according to Carole Malone, it was cast out of the spotlight by her grandson's comments on Instagram.Ms Malone criticised the Duke of Cambridge for using social media to address protests he and wife Kate Middleton faced on their tour of the Caribbean, The Express reports.William's open letter to the people of Belize, The Bahamas and Jamaica shared on Instagram warmed the hearts of his fans, but for Ms Malone it was a display of "petulance".

READ MORE: Photos show Prince William struggling to take his eyes off Kate Middleton during their Caribbean tour Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Prince William and Catherine at the memorial service for their great-grandfather this morning at Westminster Abbey (March 29). The pair looked shy as they arrived hand-in-hand with their parents but soon started to smile as they ventured into the Abbey. While the service was underway, many royal fans couldn't help but point out the adorable moment Princess Charlotte was scanning the rows behind her and saw her father's cousin, Princess Beatrice.

Kate Middleton was seen reassuring Princess Charlotte that she can "smile" in a sweet moment as they arrived at Prince Philip’s memorial service.The mother and daughter arrived hand in hand at the service honouring the late Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday morning alongside Prince William and Prince George. However, six year old Charlotte looked a little nervous as she arrived with her family at Westminster Abbey, leading to Kate leaning over to her daughter to say something which seemed to cause her to look more cheerful.

Their appearance at the memorial service for their great-grandfather Prince Philip was a surprise but, despite their young age, Prince George and Princess Charlotte behaved perfectly.The elder Cambridge children, who are currently on Easter holidays from Thomas’s school in London's Battersea, were immaculately turned out for the moving service at Westminster Abbey. George, eight, wore a suit while his six-year-old sister looked smart in a navy coat and tights.They arrived at the service alongside their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with George holding 39 year old William’s hand and Charlotte doing the same with her 40 year old mother.The family were met by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, who was conducting the service.

Senior royals gathered to honor the life of Prince Philip on Tuesday. Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Andrew and other extended family were in attendance.  Prince Harry chose not to attend the thanksgiving service. He had no plans to travel to the United Kingdom during late March, a spokesperson for the royal previously confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh (aka Prince Philip, the Queen‘s late husband) was underway earlier today (March 29) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.

The royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to remember the late Prince Philip in a Service of Thanksgiving. The service was held to accommodate a larger group of people after the Duke of Edinburgh’s April 2021 funeral was forced to be cut back due to COVID-19 protocols.

Several members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II‘s late husband, Prince Philip, on Tuesday, March 29. Prince George, 8, and Princess Charlotte, 6, were at Westminster Abbey to honor their great-grandfather, who passed away at the age of 99 in April 2021. The royal siblings were pictured arriving at the event with their parents, Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, 3, is too young to attend the service.