The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a name for themselves as competitive rowers by taking part in a “special regatta” in the Bahamas ahead of their last day in the Caribbean.
Prince William and Kate cheered crowds and local fishermen as they walked along New Providence’s Montague Bay for the last stop on their Caribbean tour to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The sailing regatta in the Bahamas is one of the first to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic, and William and Kate raced each other on different yachts.
In a video posted to their Instagram, the couple thanked the teams for their hospitality and for making it through the bad weather.
The caption read: “Yesterday we took to the sea for a very special regatta here in the Bahamas. Thanks to the team for making it through the rain! It was a close race…”
It came when Prince William gave a speech in which he said he insisted that any decision by Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas to secede from the British monarchy and become republics be supported with “pride and respect” in a landmark speech along with his wife. Kate at a glamorous formal reception.
Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to visit Daystar Evangelical Church, which was hit by Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
During their visit, on the last day of their Caribbean tour, they will experience first hand what it was like to be on the island when the hurricane hit and how people came together to support each other during an incredibly difficult time. .
Kate was pictured wearing a pink animal print midi shirtdress with a button-down collar and long sleeves, paired with Farfetch suede camel wedges and a pink Emmy London handbag.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed their competitiveness in rowing when they competed in a “special regatta” in the Bahamas ahead of their last day in the Caribbean. Pictured: Kate stuck despite rainy weather
Safety first: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge donned life jackets during a regatta in the Bahamas yesterday afternoon
William set sail on the legendary Bahamian sloop Susan Chase, and Kate boarded the Ants Nest II.
William and Kate wave to an excited crowd as they take part in the Bahamas Platinum Anniversary Sailing Race in Montagu Bay.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Race in Montagu Bay.
In choppy waters, the Duke took the race win against Kate today during a rain-stricken Bahamas regatta to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee.
William set sail on the iconic Bahamian sloop Susan Chase, while Kate boarded the Ants Nest II. She also wore a white cap when on board with her teammates, which had the name of the boat written in red letters.
His boat arrived about five minutes ahead of four others, including that of the Duchess of Cambridge, who came in disgracefully last with her crew.
It was the second consecutive victory for William, who beat his wife in the Isle of Wight Charity King’s Cup Regatta in 2019, the last time they raced on the water. Then her boat was disqualified.
Kate took the win when the ultra-competitive pair raced yachts in New Zealand in 2014.
Kate was previously pictured with her newborn baby on a royal outing with Prince William as the couple continued their protest tour of the Caribbean, visiting a school in the Bahamas during torrential downpours.
Kate wore a white cap when she was on board with her crewmates that had the name of the boat written in red letters.
Kate Middleton was in hysterics with the crew, as they all wore hats with the name of the ship Ants Nest II.
The royal couple cheered the crowd at Parliament Square before attending Nassau’s colorful Junkanoo carnival to celebrate the monarch’s platinum jubilee with Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis and his wife Anne Marie.
Kate was pictured talking to her mother in the crowd and cradling her baby’s head ahead of the iconic street parade, which saw locals dressed in colorful costumes and dancing to the music.
It came as Prince William signaled that any decision by Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas to secede from the British monarchy and become republics would be supported with “pride and respect” in a landmark speech alongside his wife Kate at a brilliant state reception.
Yesterday, on the sixth day of his Caribbean tour, the future king said the royal family “respects the decisions” of countries like the Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize when it comes to their future, alluding to critical comments about “colonialism” and protests. accompanied by cheering crowds.
Since the start of her Platinum Jubilee tour, the Queen of Cambridge has been greeted by audiences like rock stars, but politicians, including Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, have used the meetings to publicly declare that they will push for the island to become a republic. with a referendum this year.
Critical royal observers, led by Meghan’s chief cheerleader Omid Scobie and BBC royal correspondent Johnny Diamond, spoke of a series of “silent” PR moments that smacked of “colonialism”, leading to more criticism on social media despite the couple’s warm reception. on the ground.
The royal couple attended a reception hosted by the Governor General, during which they will have the opportunity to meet with community leaders and famous people from all over the Bahamas.
Speaking at a reception hosted by Sir Cornelius Elvin Smith, Governor General of the Bahamas, William said: “I know that next year you are all looking forward to the fiftieth anniversary of independence—your golden anniversary.
“And with Jamaica celebrating 60 years of independence this year and Belize celebrating 40 years of independence last year, I have this to say: We proudly support and respect your decisions about your future.
“Relationships are developing. The friendship continues.”
At the evening reception, the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in a stunning Grace Kelly-style gown that looked nothing like the wet yachting regatta this afternoon.
They received one of the warmest welcomes on their tour as they met prominent Bahamians from the fields of culture, law, religion, business, medicine and politics.
Before leaving, William and Kate were presented with a model sailboat similar to the one they had sailed earlier in the day.
The roses on the dress of guest Mildred Murphy caught Kate’s attention and she complimented her. “She said I looked amazing and I said roses were the color of England. She said that she really enjoyed going to school today and said how well the children behaved and how pleased she was to experience it.”