After a long-haul flight, most couples can barely look at each other, but even jet lag couldn’t dim William and Kate’s affection.
The happy couple arrived in Singapore yesterday and headed straight to the island’s botanical gardens to complete their first official engagement.
If they were tired from the 14-hour flight, they didn’t show it, chatting animatedly with other guests, laughing and exchanging plenty of loving looks.
Singapore is the first stop on the couple’s nine-day tour of Asia and the Pacific to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The couple are currently on a nine-day tour of Asia and the Pacific.
Kate chose a stunning hand-painted silk Jenny Packham kimono-style dress.
Kate was in excellent spirits despite the sweltering heat.
William and Kate seemed very happy together.
The couple were the picture of marital bliss.
It is Kate’s second overseas tour as a royal.
Kate couldn’t stop smiling throughout the engagement.
William and Kate.
Sombre moment: The couple view an orchid named after William’s mother Diana.
The Princess Diana orchid.
The couple spent their first evening of the tour at a state dinner at the city’s palace.
The couple with Singapore’s president and his wife.
William spoke at the dinner, praising the Queen’s ‘exceptional dedication’ to her role.
Kate has a hairdresser accompanying her on the tour, at a cost of $450 a day.
Kate’s evening dress was by Singaporean-born designer Prabul Gurung.
Kate will make a speech later on the tour.
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