Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Chris Jackson/GettyAhoy,Prince Williamand Kate Middleton!Shortly after the Duke and Duchess and Cambridge took part in one of theBahamas' first sailing regattassince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, the couple’s joint Twitter account,Kensington Royal, shared a video of the excursion for fans to watch on Saturday.“Taking to the sea yesterday for a very special regatta here in The Bahamas,“Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, wrote alongside theclip. “Thank you to the crew for braving the rain! It was a close race…“In the seconds-long video,Prince Williamand Kate can be seen taking part in the yacht race as rain pours down on them and their fellow boaters.As the rough seas splash against each of their respective boats, the husband-and-wife duo sail off on separate sloops. The event involved six boats, with a presentation on shore after for the top three finishers — including theSusan Chase,Prince William’s boat!The Friday event, which took place at the Bahamas' Montagu Beach, came about as the pair marked the conclusion of theirroyal trip to the Caribbean.For the outing, Kate stepped out in a crisp white polo shirt with navy blue piping at the lapels and sleeves, which she paired with sporty khaki shorts, a woven brown belt, white sneakers, and, later, a windbreaker. William was also dressed casually in a blue button-down shirt, navy shorts, boating shoes, and a baseball cap.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/TwitterSloop sailing became a beloved Bahamian pastime in the 1960s. As its popularity was on the rise,Prince William’s grandfather,Prince Philip, visited the Bahamas in 1959 to watch the King’s Cup Series from the Royal Nassau Sailing Club — the very same spot where William and Kate enjoyed one of their last afternoons in the Caribbean.The Duke of Edinburgh was even named an Honorary Commodore and Honorary Life Member of the Club during his trip more than 60 years ago.RELATED VIDEO:Prince WilliamandKate MiddletonUnder Pressure as They Face Backlash on Their First Caribbean TourLater on Friday,Prince Williamand Kate attended a glittering evening reception at Baha Mar Resort on the white sand beaches of Cable Beach in Nassau.Kate wore a shimmering turquoise, bespoke, silk duchess satin gown with hand-tied bows at the shoulder from British designer Phillipa Lepley that paid tribute to her host country’s flag — and gave her the ultimate Cinderella moment. William, meanwhile, was dapper in a blue velvet tux.As they mingled with guests, Kate talked about her andPrince William’s outings earlier in the day. Guest Christie Prosper noted, “They’re both so refreshing. She said she loved the Bahamian culture.“Chris Jackson/GettyDuring a conversation with guest Lissa McCombe, Kate said how “exciting” the couple’s sailing competition was earlier in the day at Montagu Bay. “She had a really exciting time. She thoroughly enjoyed it,” McCombe told PEOPLE. “She said they nearly had a man overboard and she was at the tiller at the time — she had one hand on the tiller and one on the guy at the same time.“Alongside the reception and sailing event, the Duke and Duchess alsovisited a local schoolin Nassau, met with healthcare workers who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and took part in a livelyJunkanoo street festival.However, the royal couple has also faced significant backlash on their official tour.Although they have received warm welcomes from many locals during their visits to Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, they have also encountered mounting tensions in the Caribbean nations where Prince William’s grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, remains head of state.The rising tide of social and economic justice movements — including calls for slavery reparations and indigenous rights expansion — are rapidly reshaping contemporary views of the monarchy at a time when it is in transition: As Elizabeth, 95, marks 70 years on the throne,Prince Williamand Kate are increasingly the modern face of both the family and the institution.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
Ahoy,Prince Williamand Kate Middleton!Shortly after the Duke and Duchess and Cambridge took part in one of theBahamas' first sailing regattassince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, the couple’s joint Twitter account,Kensington Royal, shared a video of the excursion for fans to watch on Saturday.“Taking to the sea yesterday for a very special regatta here in The Bahamas,“Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, wrote alongside theclip. “Thank you to the crew for braving the rain! It was a close race…“In the seconds-long video,Prince Williamand Kate can be seen taking part in the yacht race as rain pours down on them and their fellow boaters.As the rough seas splash against each of their respective boats, the husband-and-wife duo sail off on separate sloops. The event involved six boats, with a presentation on shore after for the top three finishers — including theSusan Chase,Prince William’s boat!The Friday event, which took place at the Bahamas' Montagu Beach, came about as the pair marked the conclusion of theirroyal trip to the Caribbean.For the outing, Kate stepped out in a crisp white polo shirt with navy blue piping at the lapels and sleeves, which she paired with sporty khaki shorts, a woven brown belt, white sneakers, and, later, a windbreaker. William was also dressed casually in a blue button-down shirt, navy shorts, boating shoes, and a baseball cap.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/TwitterSloop sailing became a beloved Bahamian pastime in the 1960s. As its popularity was on the rise,Prince William’s grandfather,Prince Philip, visited the Bahamas in 1959 to watch the King’s Cup Series from the Royal Nassau Sailing Club — the very same spot where William and Kate enjoyed one of their last afternoons in the Caribbean.The Duke of Edinburgh was even named an Honorary Commodore and Honorary Life Member of the Club during his trip more than 60 years ago.RELATED VIDEO:Prince WilliamandKate MiddletonUnder Pressure as They Face Backlash on Their First Caribbean TourLater on Friday,Prince Williamand Kate attended a glittering evening reception at Baha Mar Resort on the white sand beaches of Cable Beach in Nassau.Kate wore a shimmering turquoise, bespoke, silk duchess satin gown with hand-tied bows at the shoulder from British designer Phillipa Lepley that paid tribute to her host country’s flag — and gave her the ultimate Cinderella moment. William, meanwhile, was dapper in a blue velvet tux.As they mingled with guests, Kate talked about her andPrince William’s outings earlier in the day. Guest Christie Prosper noted, “They’re both so refreshing. She said she loved the Bahamian culture.“Chris Jackson/GettyDuring a conversation with guest Lissa McCombe, Kate said how “exciting” the couple’s sailing competition was earlier in the day at Montagu Bay. “She had a really exciting time. She thoroughly enjoyed it,” McCombe told PEOPLE. “She said they nearly had a man overboard and she was at the tiller at the time — she had one hand on the tiller and one on the guy at the same time.“Alongside the reception and sailing event, the Duke and Duchess alsovisited a local schoolin Nassau, met with healthcare workers who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and took part in a livelyJunkanoo street festival.However, the royal couple has also faced significant backlash on their official tour.Although they have received warm welcomes from many locals during their visits to Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, they have also encountered mounting tensions in the Caribbean nations where Prince William’s grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, remains head of state.The rising tide of social and economic justice movements — including calls for slavery reparations and indigenous rights expansion — are rapidly reshaping contemporary views of the monarchy at a time when it is in transition: As Elizabeth, 95, marks 70 years on the throne,Prince Williamand Kate are increasingly the modern face of both the family and the institution.
Ahoy,Prince Williamand Kate Middleton!
Shortly after the Duke and Duchess and Cambridge took part in one of theBahamas' first sailing regattassince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, the couple’s joint Twitter account,Kensington Royal, shared a video of the excursion for fans to watch on Saturday.
“Taking to the sea yesterday for a very special regatta here in The Bahamas,“Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, wrote alongside theclip. “Thank you to the crew for braving the rain! It was a close race…”
In the seconds-long video,Prince Williamand Kate can be seen taking part in the yacht race as rain pours down on them and their fellow boaters.
As the rough seas splash against each of their respective boats, the husband-and-wife duo sail off on separate sloops. The event involved six boats, with a presentation on shore after for the top three finishers — including theSusan Chase,Prince William’s boat!
The Friday event, which took place at the Bahamas' Montagu Beach, came about as the pair marked the conclusion of theirroyal trip to the Caribbean.
For the outing, Kate stepped out in a crisp white polo shirt with navy blue piping at the lapels and sleeves, which she paired with sporty khaki shorts, a woven brown belt, white sneakers, and, later, a windbreaker. William was also dressed casually in a blue button-down shirt, navy shorts, boating shoes, and a baseball cap.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
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Sloop sailing became a beloved Bahamian pastime in the 1960s. As its popularity was on the rise,Prince William’s grandfather,Prince Philip, visited the Bahamas in 1959 to watch the King’s Cup Series from the Royal Nassau Sailing Club — the very same spot where William and Kate enjoyed one of their last afternoons in the Caribbean.
The Duke of Edinburgh was even named an Honorary Commodore and Honorary Life Member of the Club during his trip more than 60 years ago.
RELATED VIDEO:Prince WilliamandKate MiddletonUnder Pressure as They Face Backlash on Their First Caribbean Tour
Later on Friday,Prince Williamand Kate attended a glittering evening reception at Baha Mar Resort on the white sand beaches of Cable Beach in Nassau.
Kate wore a shimmering turquoise, bespoke, silk duchess satin gown with hand-tied bows at the shoulder from British designer Phillipa Lepley that paid tribute to her host country’s flag — and gave her the ultimate Cinderella moment. William, meanwhile, was dapper in a blue velvet tux.
As they mingled with guests, Kate talked about her andPrince William’s outings earlier in the day. Guest Christie Prosper noted, “They’re both so refreshing. She said she loved the Bahamian culture.”
Chris Jackson/Getty
During a conversation with guest Lissa McCombe, Kate said how “exciting” the couple’s sailing competition was earlier in the day at Montagu Bay. “She had a really exciting time. She thoroughly enjoyed it,” McCombe told PEOPLE. “She said they nearly had a man overboard and she was at the tiller at the time — she had one hand on the tiller and one on the guy at the same time.”
Alongside the reception and sailing event, the Duke and Duchess alsovisited a local schoolin Nassau, met with healthcare workers who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and took part in a livelyJunkanoo street festival.
However, the royal couple has also faced significant backlash on their official tour.
Although they have received warm welcomes from many locals during their visits to Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, they have also encountered mounting tensions in the Caribbean nations where Prince William’s grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, remains head of state.
The rising tide of social and economic justice movements — including calls for slavery reparations and indigenous rights expansion — are rapidly reshaping contemporary views of the monarchy at a time when it is in transition: As Elizabeth, 95, marks 70 years on the throne,Prince Williamand Kate are increasingly the modern face of both the family and the institution.
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