The Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge have bid an official farewell to Jamaica following a
whirlwind two-night stay in the country. William and Kate traveled to Norman
Manley International Airport in Kingston on Thursday afternoon where they were
waved off by a farewell party headed by the Chief of Defence Staff.
Earlier in the day, the
Cambridges had attended a military parade as the final engagement
of their Jamaica trip. The third and final leg of their tour took them to
the Bahamas, where they will spend two nights before returning to the UK on
Saturday.
William and Kate had a change
of outfit following their parade earlier in the day. The Duke had been wearing
his military uniform while the Duchess was in a white lace dress. They changed
into more relaxed attire for their travels.
The royals touched down in the
Bahamas on Thursday afternoon, once again changing outfits. Kate looked gorgeous
in an aquamarine dress.
William and Kate were then
whisked to their first engagement in the Caribbean country, a meeting with the
Prime Minister, Philip Davis, and his wife, Ann Marie Davis. The Duke met the
Prime Minister at The Earth shot Prize reception on the final evening of COP 26
in Glasgow, shortly after he had been elected as Prime Minister.
During their meeting, Philip
said: “We have been looking forward to your arrival. It’s long overdue. We
are delighted you are here.” William responded: “Yes, very much
excited to be here.” The PM then added: “And our best wishes are sent
to the Queen and congratulations on her Platinum Jubilee.”
