Royal fans were left swooning last night after Prince William and Kate Middleton showed a rare moment of public affection during their tour of Belize.
The 39-year-old Duke and 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge attended Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Evening Reception yesterday at the Mayan ruins in Cajal Pesha, Belize.
As they left the event, the couple could be seen descending the cobbled stairs, with Prince William reaching out to help Kate in her silver Jimmy Choo heels as they walked side by side.
Many of the couple’s followers went berserk over the brief moment of public affection between the Duke and Duchess, writing, “He’s such a gentleman!”
Royal fans were left swooning last night after Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, showed a rare moment of public affection during their tour of Belize.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Evening Reception yesterday at the Mayan ruins in Cajal Pesh, Belize.
Meanwhile, another commented: “William helps his wife down the stairs, holding her hand.”
Others also raved about the couple, with one adding, “Honestly, they are so happy and joyful on this trip, it was so nice to see them in Belize, just enjoy the rich culture and learn more about the Belizeans.”
Another wrote: “Oh my god, you are the cutest couple I have ever seen!”
The couple showed off their impeccable taste at an evening reception hosted by the Governor General of Belize in honor of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Many fans were furious at the couple’s short PDA, with one writing that Prince William was “such a gentleman.”
The event took place at the Mayan ruins of Cajal Pech, near the city of San Ignacio in Belize’s Cayo District, and celebrates the very best in Belizean culture.
Kate was pictured wearing a £2,500 shimmery pink gown by British designer The Vampire’s Wife, which she paired with silver heeled sandals and a Mayan embroidered clutch, while William donned a blue blazer and shirt with navy blue trousers.
The Duchess wore a floor-length organza gown called the Light Sleeper with gold rhinestone drop earrings and natural makeup.
Launched by former model Susie Cave in 2014, The Vampire’s Wife is famous for beautiful prairie-inspired dresses laced with a dash of gothic glamour, and is loved by members of the royal family, including Kate, 40, who previously wore one of the label’s dresses in Dublin. during a 3-day tour of Ireland in March 2020.
As they left the event, the couple could be seen descending the cobbled stairs, with Prince William reaching out to help Kate in her silver Jimmy Choo heels as they walked side by side.
After reaching the bottom of the stairs, the duke and duchess continued to hold hands for a while.
During the reception, Prince William gave a speech in front of the Mayan ruins and spoke out against the conflict in Ukraine, stating that “democracy is being tested” and also referred to his grandmother’s speech in the Belizean Parliament in 1994, where she said that “democracy should be protected.”
He said: “Belize has joined many others in condemning the invasion and upholding the principles of international law, peace and security. We think of those who are fighting in Ukraine and stand in solidarity with them.”
William also told other guests that their son Prince George keeps up with his parents on international travel by sticking pins into a map.
He told the guests: “We let them know where we are and he finds us on the map, puts a pin and shares with others.”
Kate was pictured wearing a £2,500 shimmery pink gown by British designer The Vampire’s Wife, which she paired with silver heeled sandals and a Mayan embroidered clutch, while William donned a blue blazer and shirt with navy blue trousers.
The Duchess wore a floor-length organza gown called the Light Sleeper with gold rhinestone drop earrings and natural makeup.
During the reception, Prince William spoke in front of the Mayan ruins and spoke out against the conflict in Ukraine, saying “democracy is being tested.”
The couple began the third date of their trip by learning about the history of the ancient Maya archaeological site of Caracol, located in the Chiquibul forest, and touring the country’s tallest man-made structure, known as the “heavenly palace.”
A 3,000-year-old temple built by the Mayan civilization stood at the center of a city that housed about 150,000 people and is believed to have been inhabited as early as 1200 BC.
The royal couple climbed to the top of the palace, which is hidden deep in the jungle in western Belize, near the border with Guatemala, and Allan Moore, deputy director of the Belize Institute of Archaeology, displayed ancient Maya sculptures.