What happens on the ultra-private island of Mustique usually stays there, but one traveller has spilled the beans on one of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s frequent visits.
Jeweller to the stars Martin Katz and his wife Kelly were staying at the island’s exclusive Cotton House hotel when the royal couple came to stay in January 2008 and say the young couple – who were not yet married – could not have been more “normal”.
“We went to a cocktail party at the Cotton House and William and Kate were there,” Martin told HELLO! magazine. “I was at the bar ordering drinks and Kate came over and chatted for a bit. I told Kelly, ‘Kate’s been chatting me up, you have to be careful!’ Then she invited us to come and meet William.”
Kelly added: “Martin went to shake William’s hand and dropped his glass of pink punch at his feet. It splattered all the way up William’s white outfit, splashing him in the face. He said, ‘Oh my, that was quite refreshing.’
“His mother would be so proud of him, he’s such a gent. Kate’s just beautiful. “
Martin said Kate – who was dressed casually and wearing no makeup – was very “gracious”, “lovely” and above all “completely human”.
William and Kate travel to Mustique at least one a year, with their most recent visit being in January, four months prior to the birth of Princess Charlotte.
The island is a favourite of the royal family due to its exclusivity and complete paparazzi ban.
