The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have touched down in the Bahamas, marking the final leg of their Caribbean tour.
Kate, sporting the colors of the Bahamian flag, disembarked from their plane along with Prince William, after leaving Jamaica earlier in the day.
Kate looked stunning in a custom-made aquamarine dress by Amelia Wickstead.
While their tour has garnered enthusiastic crowds, it has also faced criticism from campaigners demanding reparations from the monarchy for its historical involvement in slavery.
The Bahamas, an archipelago of 700 islands and islets, holds significant historical importance as it was the first stop in the Western Hemisphere for renowned explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492.
William and Kate are scheduled to stay in the Bahamas until Saturday, with a packed itinerary that includes participating in the Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta.
Additionally, they plan to visit a coral farm dedicated to reef restoration.
Last year, the farm was awarded £1 million as one of the recipients of the Duke’s inaugural Earthshot Prize, recognizing their efforts in environmental conservation.
Before diving into their engagements, the royal couple had an official meeting with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis.
During the meeting, Davis expressed his best wishes to Queen Elizabeth II.
He warmly welcomed William, mentioning that his trip to the Caribbean island was long overdue.
The couple was greeted at the Prime Minister’s office by Davis and his wife Anne Marie, who expressed their delight at meeting Kate.
They were also introduced to a line-up of dignitaries, including Miles Laroda, the Minister of State, and Leon Lundy, the Parliamentary Secretary in the office of the PM.
Following this, William and Kate posed in front of a sign reading “Office of the Prime Minister” before being led into a private meeting room.
Expressing his anticipation, Davis told William, “We have been looking forward to your arrival.
It’s long overdue.
We are delighted you are here.”
William responded with enthusiasm, saying, “Yes, very much excited to be here.”
Davis added, “Our best wishes are sent to the Queen, and congratulations on her platinum jubilee.
I do not think we will see the same again,” to which William nodded in agreement.
Arriving in the Bahamas from Jamaica, Kate donned her first recycled dress of the Caribbean tour.
She bid farewell to Jamaica in a stunning green Emilia Wickstead dress, previously worn during a visit to Wimbledon last year.
Adorning the dress was a remarkable brooch on loan from Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a hummingbird, the national bird of Jamaica.
The brooch was a gift to the Queen from Jamaica in 2002, during her golden jubilee year.
With waves to the gathered crowd, William and Kate boarded their OIF Voyager plane, continuing their journey to the Bahamas.
Earlier in the day, William and Kate attended their final engagement in Jamaica, mirroring the Queen and Prince Philip.
They were present at a passing-out parade of the Jamaican Defence Force, where Prince William inspected service personnel from across the Caribbean who recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s officer training program.
Kate looked elegant in a white lace McQueen dress, complemented by matching white heels and a hat by milliner Philip Tracy.
Seated alongside dignitaries, she watched the parade from the stands.
William, after inspecting the officers, joined Kate in the stands, dressed in the topical attire of the Blues and Royals.
After the event concluded, the couple departed in an open-top Land Rover, reminiscent of the vehicle that transported William’s grandparents during their visits to Jamaica in 1966 and 1994.
The Queen and Prince Philip also traveled to Jamaica in 1953, greeted by schoolchildren in another Land Rover.
During the event, William delivered a speech on good leadership, paying a direct tribute to the Queen.
Quoting his grandmother’s address to the United Nations General Assembly in 2010, he emphasized the importance of encouraging people to collaborate and combine their efforts, talents, insights, enthusiasm, and inspiration.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue to captivate audiences as they conclude their Caribbean tour, embodying the spirit of unity and leadership celebrated during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.