The besotted star ties the knot on the island made famous in the 1980 movie The Blue Lagoon
With a diamond sparkler and a glow of contentment, there’s no doubt Offspring’s Asher Keddie is dizzily in love with handsome artist Vincent Fantauzzo.
Swept off her feet two years ago, she’s rarely been apart from the man who painted her for the Archibald Prize last year and calls her his “inspiration”.
The pair snuck out of Melbourne with Vincent’s 4-year-old son Luca and flew to Turtle Island in Fiji to take their vows on April 7.
“It was a beautiful, intimate ceremony on the beach,” says a holiday-maker, who was also on the stunning island where Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins filmed The Blue Lagoon.
See Asher’s stunning wedding venue here and read more in this week’s Woman’s Day on sale Monday April 20, 2014.
Asher Keddie and her new husband Vincent Fantauzzo.
Inside one of the stunning rooms at Turtle Island.
The beautiful open-spaced shower.
The resort has a very Fijian feel.
The indoor spa.
The gorgeous island setting has crystal clear blue water.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended an Easter church service this morning at St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended an Easter church service this morning at St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney.
Catherine looked lovely in a pale grey Alexander McQueen coat, with a matching Jane Taylor hat. The Duke and Duchess were met by the Archbishop of Sydney Dr Glenn Davies and the Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen ahead of the private Easter Sunday service.
William and Catherine will view the First Fleet Bible, used in the first Christian service held in Australia in 1788, before signing the prayer book.
The pair, and hopefully their son Prince, will later visit Taronga Zoo where they will open a new bilby enclosure.
Prince William and Catherine attend Easter Sunday mass. Photos: Getty Images
Looking every part a Duchess. Photo: Getty Images
Catherine wears a pale grey Alexander McQueen coat, with a matching Jane Taylor hat. Photos: Getty Images / Media Mode
The Duke and Duchess will follow in tradition by signing the prayer book. Photos: Getty Images
Prince William and Catherine in their Sunday best. Photo: Getty Images
Wills and Kate arrive at the church. Photo: Sunrise ?@sunriseon7 via Twitter
Left, a gorgeous hairstyle under the Duchess’s Jane Taylor hat. Right, Kate chats with Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen. Photos: Rebecca English ?@RE_DailyMail / Ian vogler?@ianvogler via Twitter
The Duke and Duchess are greeted by Archbishop of Sydney Dr Glenn Davies (left) and the Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen (right) as they arrive at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess meets some fans outside the Cathedral. Photo: Media Mode
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look at the First Fleet Bible. Photo: Rebecca English?@RE_DailyMail via Twitter
William and Kate sign the 1788 First Fleet Book of Common Prayer. Photo: Rebecca English?@RE_DailyMail via Twitter
William and Catherine. Photo: Rebecca English?@RE_DailyMail via Twitter
Princess Diana and Charles also signed the First Fleet Bible. Photo: Mark Stewart?@RegalEyes via Twitter
William and Kate leave church after Easter Sunday service. Photo: British Royals?@britishroyals via Twitter
Crowds gather to spot the Duke and Duchess. Photo: Media Mode
St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney. Photo: Media Mode
After an Easter Sunday breakfast with Prince George The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Andrew's Cathedral by Sydney's Town Hall for a religious service attended by the church's regular parishioners.
Bells rung out as several thousand line the steps and Prime Minister Tony Abbott -who would usually attend a Catholic service on Easter Sunday – and his wife Margie, dressed in a chic cream wrap dress arrived to a few cheers from the crowd.
There were much louder screams as the Duke and Duchess arrived, but generally the mood was respectful of this serious religious occasion.
Dressed in a dove grey Alexander McQueen coat with Jane Taylor Hat. The couple was met by The Most Reverend Dr Glenn Davies, Archbishop of Sydney and The Very Reverend Phillip Jensen, Dean of Sydney.
The service started shortly after 10.30am and was closed to the throng of media who had gathered outside but loud speakers played the service live to the audience in Town Square.
The cathedral is the “seat” of the Archbishop of Sydney and where the Bishops and the Archbishop are consecrated. When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last came to Sydney (2006) they held a very special service in her honour to commemorate Commonwealth Day. Many people have seen other special occasions at the Cathedral on television, such as State Funerals.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School has a close association with the Cathedral, since it was first established as a school for the Cathedral choir who are singing today.
Earlier this morning I caught up with St Andrew’s schoolboy 14-year-old Liam Scott who was dashing through the streets trying to find the right entrance for this morning’s very special service. Slung over his shoulder he had the purple robe and white smock he would be wearing as one of the choristers singing. “I sing bass,” he told me. “We’re going to be singing the Hallelujah chorus from The Messiah and Trinity Te Deum. We’ve been practising for a month. I’m really excited.”
Also on a high were Lauren Kirkby, 24 and Chelsea Vargas, 25, who scored a front row position for the Duke and Duchess’s walk past.”We’ve been here since 6.30am , we love them,” they told The Weekly. Why are Will and Kate so special? “They’re normal people in a fairy tale world,” said Lauren.
After the service the couple will become the latest members of the royal family to sign the historic First Fleet Bible and Prayer Book. The Bible and Book of Common Prayer was used in the first Christian service held in Australia by the Chaplain of the First Fleet, Reverend Richard Johnson in 1788 on the site of St Philip’s Anglican church in Sydney.
The order of service booklet from this morning’s royal Easter mass.
The book has since been signed by many members of the Royal Family including HRH Prince Edward in 1920, HRH Prince Albert in 1927, HRH Prince Henry in 1934, Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1954, HRH Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1958, HRH Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1959, HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Princess of Wales in 1983, HRH The Duke of York and HRH The Duchess of York in 1988.
Next stop today is Taronga zoo where record crowds are expected to catch a glimpse of the couple on their last public event in Sydney. And hope are high for an appearance by Prince George.
Following a big day in Brisbane the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took some time out from their busy Australian tour to watch a rugby game.
Following a big day in Brisbane the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took some time out from their busy Australian tour to watch a rugby game.
The watched the New South Wales Waratahs face off against South African team the Bulls during round 10 of Super Rugby match on Saturday at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
The pair looked relaxed as they took in the game from their box seats with Prince William drinking a beer and Catherine chatting casually to those sitting nearby.
The pair have been kept busy since they landed on Wednesday taking in the Blue Mountains, the Royal Easter Show, Manly Beach and Brisbane.
Today, they are due to attend an Easter Sunday church service in Sydney before visiting Taronga Zoo, where Prince George is set to make an appearance too, to open a new bilby enclosure.
The royal couple snuck in to a VIP box at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium to watch the NSW Waratahs play the South African Bulls.
Eagle-eyed sport fans spotted the future king – wearing his glasses so as not to miss any action on the field – sipping on a beer while his wife Kate chatted animatedly to an unnamed friend.
Kensington Palace has since confirmed to The Weekly that the royal couple did attend the game in a non-official capacity.
The couple seemed happy and relaxed and they have certainly earned the right to some down time.
The first four days of their Australian tour have been punishing, with the couple travelling to the Blue Mountains, the Royal Easter Show, Manly Beach and Brisbane.
They spent this morning at RAAF Amberley before travelling to Brisbane’s city centre for a civic reception. They then conducted a short meet-and-greet with some of the 10,000 royalists who lined the streets hoping for a glimpse of them.
Tomorrow, they are due to attend an Easter Sunday church service in Sydney before visiting Taronga Zoo, hopefully with Prince George in tow, to open a new bilby enclosure.
After a serious morning of pomp, ceremony and private time with bereaved military families at RAAF Amberley, William and Catherine headed to the Convention Centre to meet 200 inspiring Queenslanders. And from drought-stricken farmers, to sporting greats and the state’s top politicians, all were charmed by the young couple.
Grazier Barry Hughes said that Prince William was genuinely interested in the plight of the state’s farmers.
“He wanted to know about the weather, he was so open and focused on what I was saying.” Mr Hughes reminded the Duke that his grandmother’s horse Carlton House was racing in Sydney. “Is that today?” the surprised Duke said, smiling as he checked his watch.
The youngest person to sail around the world solo, Jessica Watson, said she felt humbled by the Duchess. “You feel like you know them, and they treat you like you do,” she said.
“The Duchess is apparently quite a good sailor, I’m glad even she’s able to get out on the water, everyone should.”
Jessica Watson talking to Kate.
Outside some had come as early as 2am with the front, second and third rows in position on Brisbane’s South Bank by noon.
Very soon the hundreds turned into thousands and thousands turned into more than 10,000. It was an astonishing turnout and as the minutes ticked by the air of anticipation grew utterly electric.
A band of four young lads struck up playing jazz standards and with bunting out and flags waving it felt like the sort of royal street party we see going on in England.
Five-year-old Isabella Page had put on her best princess frock and told me she loved Kate. She was chaperoned by her auntie Sonia who said “I saw Princess Diana here when I was about her age and I’ve never forgotten it I wanted Isabella to have a similar memory.”
Isabella Page in her best princess garb.
Setting her sights a bit higher was 10-month-old Gracie Farrelly whose “marry me George” pink t-shirt said it all. Her mum Kristy had just finished stitching the tee that morning and was hoping Prince George himself, aka her future son in law, might be with his parents.
Gracie Farrelly hopes she might one day marry George, right.
As it happened by the time the couple started their walkabout some 35 minutes later than expected, Gracie was fast asleep. With all her flag waving and crowd surfing to the front she’d peaked too early.
Alas, Gracie fell asleep before the royal couple arrived.
When William and Kate finally appeared through the doors of the Convention Centre it was as if The Beatles had come to town. The couple split and zigzagged across the street trying to meet and shake hands with as many as they could.
Kate was positively mobbed by admirers.
The presents came thick and fast with more native animal toys for George including at least two kangaroos and a possum. It was the longest walkabout we’ve seen yet for at least 100 metres, taking more than 20 minutes.
In the local newspaper this morning the state was renamed Kate’s-land. And as she headed through the crowds, the Duchess showed a new level of confidence, no longer shadowing her husband, but stepping out with zeal and fervour. Both she and the Prince were enjoying themselves and it showed.
When Premier Campbell Newman met William he said he was honoured to have the royals in Queensland, but added he wished they had brought big beautiful bouncing baby George with them.
“He clearly needs a rest and there’s no better place to have a rest than Sydney,” the Premier joked. “If however, you want excitement in the state of opportunity, a dynamic, wonderful place, the place to be is Queensland and we would welcome him in the future.” Following this reception he’s likely to have his wish granted.
When I spoke to Air Commodore Tim Innes, Queensland’s most senior Australian Defence Officer who had accompanied the couple that morning he summed up the couple’s appeal.
“I was genuinely surprised. The really are naturally engaging. And having seen it today I understand. In this day and age with so many bad stories, they’re a breath of fresh air.”
Kate told Hanna Pearce, whose father David was killed in Afghanistan, that she wished she could take her eight-month-old son on more official engagements because she hated being away from him.
“We talked a little bit about baby George. She said she wishes he was there with her because she misses him,” Hanna told Nine News.
William and Kate met four bereaved military families at RAF Amberley this afternoon. Hanna’s mother Nicole Pearce was very impressed with Kate’s compassion, but said she wished she could have spent the day at home with her husband, rather than with royalty without him.
Kate talking to bereaved families.
“I was very honoured. She was absolutely beautiful, very easy to talk to,” Nicole said. “She was sincerely quite sad for us to think David was only over there for two weeks when he was killed.
“She seemed very genuine and she was very sweet. It is bittersweet. I’d rather have Dave here, and the reason we’re here is because he’s not.
“But I think he would be really proud, really honoured to think we had an opportunity like this. It’s not every day you get to meet royalty”
William and Kate chose to meet quietly with the bereaved families outside an official veterans’ reception on the base with no media present.
They spoke to two families each, spending about five minutes with each group.
The families of Lance Corporal Stjepan “Rick” Milosevic, Trooper David Pearce, Private Matthew Lambert and Flight Lt Paul Pardoel were selected to symbolise all families who have lost loved ones through military service.
Earlier today, Air Commodore Tim Innes, Senior Air Force Officer at Amberley, said the meeting would mean much to families still struggling with an enormous sense of loss.
“That is a big part of why they are visiting the base – to honour those fallen and those who made a sacrifice in Afghanistan and other conflicts around the globe,” he told reporters at the base on Saturday before the Cambridges’ arrival.
Innes, 53, was very impressed with the young couple, saying he felt “privileged” to have met them.
“In the RAAF you swear allegiance to the crown, but today [meeting the Duke and Duchess] really brought that home to me. It was a privilege and a significant milestone for the Base,” he told The Weekly.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have delighted the 10,000-strong crowd waiting for them in South Bank Queensland today.
Some royal fans lined up from as early as dawn, waiting for hours in 29 degree heat, to catch a glimpse of the royal pair on the fourth day of their Australian tour.
“I gave them a toy kangaroo and a joey,” 16-year-old Wenona Brant-Church told Woman’s Day.
“Kate asked, ‘Is this for George?’ and I said it was for all of them. She was very grateful.”
The Duchess had lots of help collecting gifts from the crowd, with local girl guides and boy scouts making more than 20 trips back and forth with gifts from the crowd including teddy bears and Australian animal soft toys.
It took the royal couple more than 20 minutes to make their way down the 150-metre public walk, with Catherine spending a lot of time chatting to people in the crowd, particularly children.
William was thrilled when he saw three-and-a-half-year-old twins Ellijah and Tobee Dyer holding out a boomerang as he and Kate approached.
The future king accepted the gift, only to be told: “It’s not for you! It’s for the princess to give to George!”
Fortunately, William saw the funny side and handed the boomerang to Kate saying: “They want you to have it, not me.”
“Thank you very much,” Kate told the tiny twins.
The twins’ father, Leading Aircraftman Robert Dyer, told AAP the gift was intended for the near nine-month-old to play with when he’s “a bit older”.
“Nice and pretty,” was young Ellijah’s verdict of Kate, who earlier had planted a native eucalyptus shrub – the Plunkett Mallee – with her husband Prince William at the base’s memorial garden.
Kate planting a tree in the memorial garden.
A plaque to mark the occasion read: “This Tree of Remembrance was planted by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in honour of the service and sacrifice freely given by the Men and Women of the Royal Australian Air Force. 19 April 2014.”
The royal couple solemnly bowed their heads while a prayer was read out and four Super Hornet jets flew over in formation.
Dozens of Air Force personnel and families watched on while Kate was presented with a bouquet of native flowers by nine-year-old Ashleigh Kearnan, the daughter of Flight Lieutenant Charlie Kearnan.
William and Kate bowed their heads in prayer.
Kate accepting flowers from nine-year-old Ashleigh Kearnan.
After bending to take the flowers and chat with the youngster, the duchess introduced herself to proud parents Charlie and Kerri and the couple’s two sons.
“She talked to Kerri about the two boys. I think that showed a real human touch,” Flight Lieutenant Kearnan said.
The royal couple chatted to onlookers before they were then taken to meet bereaved service family members at a special reception before heading to Brisbane for a civic reception hosted by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Governor Penelope Wensley.
The mood in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct is one of high anticipation as the Royal couple visit the Sunshine State for the first time.
Following their morning at the RAAF Base, Kate and Wills attend a civic reception at the Brisbane Convention Centre with 200 exceptional Queenslanders, as well as the Queensland Governor, the Premier and other dignitaries.
Thousands line the streets of Brisbane’s South Bank precinct hoping for a glimpse of the young Royal couple with the crowd in some places extending to 30-40 deep.
Despite a small group of protestors regarding Aboriginal land rights stationing themselves outside the Convention Centre, the mood is one of high anticipation as the Royal couple visit the Sunshine State for their first time.
Kate is swamped by fans who have waited for hours to see the Royal couple. Photo: Getty Images
Huge crowds cheer and try to catch glimpses of the Duchess of Cambridge at Brisbane’s South Bank. Photo: Getty Images
The crowd begins chanting Kate’s name. Photo: Media Mode
The Duchess maintains her composure despite the chaotic scenes. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess waves to the crowd. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Wills in high demand. Photo: Getty Images
The Duchess meets an adoring public. Photo: @ash_stevenson10 via Twitter
“Screams of ‘Kate, Kate, Kate’ & ‘William, William’ in opposite sides of the street.” Photo: @britishroyals via Twitter
The Royals move towards the Wheel of Brisbane, greeting the huge crowd. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Kate collects armfuls of flowers and gifts. Photo: Rebecca English ?@RE_DailyMail via Twitter
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge go on a walk about in Brisbane. Photo: Media Mode
All smiles for Prince William and Catherine. Photo: Getty Images
The Royals arrive at Brisbane’s civic reception. Photo: Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess arrive at the Brisbane reception. Photo: @katienicholl via Twitter
Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
Catherine talks with Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley. Photo: Getty Images
The Queensland Governor welcomes the Duke and Duchess to the state. Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
The Duke of Cambridge and the Governor talk to Queensland farmers about the drought. Photo: @aaproyalvisit via Twitter
The Duke of Cambridge and the Governor talk to Queensland farmers about the drought. Photo: @9NewsAUS via Twitter
Little Sophie in Brisbane. Photo: @nic_macbean via Twitter
Thousands outside the ABC building. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
Awaiting the Royal couple’s arrival at South Bank. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
Huge crowds turn out to see the Royals. Photo: @abcnews via Twitter
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