What incredible views today. It was an honour to be here at this iconic Mayan monument in the Chiquibul Forest.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, appeared effortlessly elegant in a lace Alexander McQueen dress as she joined Prince William at the Jamaica Defence Force Commissioning Parade.

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Kate dazzled in a Grecian floor-length gown by British couturier wedding designer, Phillipa Lepley, paired with a matching box clutch bag, whilst William donned a suave blue velvet blazer and bow tie.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen and his wife, Patricia Allen, at King's House on March 23, 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge travel to Hopkins, a small village on the coast which is considered the cultural centre of the Garifuna community in Belize. Here, the Duke and Duchess will spend time with Garifuna people and witness a demonstration of Garifuna c

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second day in Jamaica saw the couple undertake a variety of engagements. This morning, William and Kate were received by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet. Conversation quickly turned to the country's growing desire to remove the monarch as head of state, with reports suggesting significant moves could be made in the coming months to coincide with Jamaica's 60th Independence Day this August. The Prime Minister said, "We're very, very happy to have you and we hope you've received a warm welcome of the people. Jamaica is a very free and liberal country and the people are very expressive —and I'm certain that you would have seen the spectrum of expressions yesterday." Prime Minister Holness added: "There are issues here, which as you know, are unresolved, but your presence gives us an opportunity for those issues to be placed in context, to be out front and center and to be addressed as best we can. But Jamaica is, as you would see, is a country that is proud of its history and very proud of what we have achieved. And we're moving on and we intend to fulfill our true ambitions and destiny to become an independent, developed, prosperous country." A video of the conversation. This was not your usual start of a bilat in front of the cameras @AndrewHolnessJM in the strongest terms telling the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that Jamaica is “moving on” and intends to “fulfil our true ambitions as an independent prosperous country” pic.twitter.com/I4Z1aYfLH1— Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) March 23, 2022 People reports: 'Sources tell PEOPLE that William and Kate were aware of the situation and the protests. Any decision about becoming a republic is for the people and government of Jamaica, the sources point out. William is expected to acknowledge the issue of slavery in his speech on Wednesday evening. At 49, Holness is Jamaica's youngest leader to date. He vowed to turn Jamaica from a constitutional monarchy into a Republic during his election campaign. He was elected to lead the country in 2016 and on taking office, said his government would introduce a bill to replace the Queen with "a non-executive president as head of state." The Duke and Duchess signed the visitors book. The couple received an official gift of Appleton Estate Ruby rum, created by Dr Joy Spence, the first female master blender. The official office of the Prime Minister is Jamaica House. The next port of call was a significant one for the Duchess - she delivered her first speech of the tour during a visit to Shortwood Teachers' College in Kingston. Kate told guests, "I truly believe we are on the cusp of one of the biggest opportunities for positive change in generations." More on Kate's speech from People: "It is so wonderful to hear your ideas and enthusiasm for teaching and the hopes you have to influence the lives of young people," she said. "Shortwood is obviously a very special place, with a proud history," she said of the school, which was founded in 1885. "Because, as you know, it has been supporting teachers and therefore the children of Jamaica for over one hundred years." "It is when we learn how to form relationships, how to connect to one another, how to manage our feelings and emotions. It is when we learn to develop a sense of identity, belonging and worthiness," the Duchess noted. "And it is when we shape our values and understanding of the world we live in." She continued, "That is why I am so passionate about early childhood. Because we are doing something much more than building healthy children. We are nurturing the children and the adults that they will become, the families they will build and the communities they will be part of." A video from Roya Nikkhah. The Duchess of Cambridge gave a speech at Shortwood Teacher College, hailing the “crucial” role of teachers “at the front line”in shaping the early years: “We are on the cusp of one of the biggest opportunities for positive change in generations.” #RoyalVisitJamaica 🇯🇲 pic.twitter.com/roViyoTyUW— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) March 23, 2022 Scenes outside the school ahead of the arrival. Shortwood Teachers’ College was founded in 1885 as part of the package of widespread social, economic and political reforms, spearheaded by Sir John Peter Grant, who was appointed Governor of Jamaica in 1866. The College, fully financed by government, was first located in lower Barbican, but it was later removed to Camperdown, following a case of yellow fever. It remained at that location until 1887 when the government purchased part of the Shortwood Estate, the property on which the College now stands. It was at this time that the College came to be called Shortwood Teachers’ College. #RoyalVisit2022: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak with students and staff at the Shortwood Teachers' College in St Andrew. The Royals discussed teaching styles as well as other issues affecting the education sector. - Kenyon Hemans video #RoyalVisitJamaica pic.twitter.com/kLhDC3Gqrf— Jamaica Gleaner (@JamaicaGleaner) March 23, 2022 The college is passionate about early years education, a primary area of focus for the Duchess. The Duke and Duchess visiting a school adjoining the teacher training college. pic.twitter.com/PCp3saO6vM— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) March 23, 2022 People reports: 'Shortly after arriving and being met by College Principal Dr. Claudette Barrett-March, the couple were taken to the John F. Kennedy Library for a discussion around early years in Jamaica and the College's research faculty. After their discussion, they walked to the Practising Infant and Primary School to meet children and their parents. This school adjoins the campus and provides teacher training opportunities for students and is where the research undertaken by Faculty staff is put into practice.' The Duchess chatting with teaching students. The Duchess of Cambridge meets teaching students at Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston. pic.twitter.com/0lS9FIHgwi— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) March 23, 2022 Kensington Palace said: "Supporting early childhood development is critical to societies right around the world. Here in Jamaica it is an important priority and it was fantastic to meet the next generation of early years professionals at Shortwood Teacher’s College this morning." William and Kate's next stop was Spanish Town Hospital.Embed from Getty Images The hospital is celebrating its 70th birthday this year.Embed from Getty Images The Duke and Duchess spoke with frontline staff who shared their stories from the pandemic. As with medical teams all over the world, they went above and beyond at great personal sacrifice over the past two years.Embed from Getty Images Staff outside the hospital.Embed from Getty Images In accordance with guidelines, the Duke and Duchess donned masks.Embed from Getty Images Kate views the 'Tiny Heroes' wall. The Duchess was effortlessly sophisticated in a crisp white Alexander McQueen trouser suit. Kate wore McQueen's Classic Single Breasted Blazer. The leaf crepe piece features peaked lapels, long sleeves and four buttons. Underneath, Kate wore Ridley's Alicia silk crepe de chine blouse with a tie neckline and frilled cuff. Kate's stylish bag is another Willow Hilson Vintage piece. The 1960s Dayne Taylor handbag is described as: "Made up of knotted and woven raffia interlinked with faceted plastic orange beads in a vibrant shade of orange, is the perfect statement piece for your every day wardrobe." Kate accessorised with her Maria Black Cha Cha earrings. The 'She's Royal' bangle by Jamaican designer Lashawndla Bailey-Miller. Innominate93 suggests Kate also wore this lovely bracelet by the designer. Kate sported a pair of white pumps, What Kate Wore and Kate Middleton Style suggest they are the same shoes the Duchess wore at Wimbledon last summer. Coming Up: William and Kate will travel to Montego Bay to meet the Jamaican Defence Force before attending a glittering banquet tonight.

Showing off her prowess for diplomatic dressing, Kate, 40, stunned in an aquamarine gown to represent the national flag of the Bahamas as she arrived with Prince William in Nassau today.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend a special reception hosted by the Governor General of Belize in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on March 21, 2022 in San Ignacio, Belize. The event is being held at the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech and

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were visiting Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau today where they dropped in on a class to meet pupils and staff, before joining the morning assembly.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend a special reception hosted by the Governor General of Belize in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on March 21, 2022 in San Ignacio, Belize. The event is being held at the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech and

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took a selfie with the Jamaican bobsleigh team on the fourth day of their royal tour to the Caribbean on the Queen's behalf.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge ahead of her departure on RAF Voyager with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge from Norman Manley International Airport on day six of the Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the Caribbean on March 24, 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica. The Duke

Kate was in fits of laughter as she created extreme weather, pot-holes and manipulated lighting levels as William drove a truck used to train young men in Jamaica.

Prince William and Kate shone a spotlight on Jamaica's work on the early years development of children during their visit to Shortwood Teacher Training College in Kingston today.

Kate dazzled in a Grecian floor-length gown by British couturier wedding designer, Phillipa Lepley, paired with a matching box clutch bag, whilst William donned a suave blue velvet blazer and bow tie.

Kate and Prince William departed a military parade today in a dark green open-top Land Rover, just as Her Majesty and Prince Philip did during their visit to Kingston in November 1953.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their first full day in Belize today. Their itinerary began with a visit to a cacao farm where the couple had the opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture. William and Kate touched down in Belize last night where they were greeted with an official welcome at the airport before being quickly whisked to Belize City to meet the Prime Minister and his wife. Speaking about the visit, PM Dr. John Briceño said, "It’s quite exciting for everybody that His Royal Highness and his wife chose to start their tour in Belize and they are quite excited about having a first look and a close look to Belize, not only to our natural wonders, the sea, but even them going into the communities themselves and have probably a closer understanding as to the dynamics of Belize as how is it that we are so unique, so small but so diverse." After the meeting, the Cambridges travelled via helicopter to a private location where they will be staying for the weekend. This morning's engagement was swiftly rescheduled following a protest at Indian Creek, which was due to host the event. The area is involved in a land dispute with William's patronage Flora & Fauna. A helicopter was due to land at a football field without permission and caused an escalation in response to the visit. The Times reports today William and Kate were eager to meet residents and discuss their concerns, however the Belizean government advised against it. I think it underscores the incredibly tight line the royals walk in a number of Commonwealth countries. It's long been thought it's only a matter of time before several (it's a hot political issue in Jamaica where the couple are visiting next) members remove the monarch as Head of State and follow Barbados. With this level of political sensitivity, it's important for the Palace to frame the focus on honouring the Queen's legacy with the knowledge substantial change could be imminent. Given the impact of the pandemic on tourism -- one of the primary sources of income in Belize -- we're also going to see the Duke and Duchess highlight several of the must-see destinations and in turn showcase the beauty and culture of the areas they visit. VIDEO: William and Kate are being show a traditional cacao farm and shop in southern Belize. It’s a 10 acre site run by the Saqui family. This is where the best chocolate comes from … ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6swd3Kp4YQ — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 20, 2022 Roya Nikkhah writes: 'Part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the tour is seen by many observers as an attempt to shore up support for the royal family in the region after Barbados decided last year to remove the Queen as its head of state. The Cambridges, who are travelling without their three children, would normally be regarded as a trump card, but the land row involving William’s charity risks overshadowing the opening of the tour. Villagers at Indian Creek were told the identities of their VIP visitors only at the last minute and were particularly upset by a request for the couple to be allowed to land by helicopter on the local football field. “How would you feel if someone came to your home and completely disregards whatever authority you have?” Shol said. “It’s like a double slap in the face.” The owners, Julio and Heliadora Saqui, said they were "happy" and "excited" about the visit. Revealing they only had yesterday to prepare for the arrivals following the quick change of schedule. They did a fantastic job. Mr Saqui said he hoped it would be "as wonderful as it was planned". They chose the name Che’il Mayan (Wild Maya) to honour their ancestors. More on the business in an interview with the couple from Yello: 'Even after our ancestors passed, those cacao trees remained for centuries in the ‘wild’ until they were re-discovered. I wanted to honour our ancestors, hence the name Che’il Mayan Chocolate. Our business produces fine chocolate bars and other chocolate by-products. We support our small farmers, who desperately need a market for their cacao beans, making us an important enterprise within the Maya village. We purchase wet cacao beans from small farmers, ferment, dry, roast, and process them into fresh chocolate bars.' Speaking about the beginnings of the company, Mr Saqui said, "I started chocolate making in 2012 on the traditional Maya grinding stone. It was difficult to do, as it takes a lot of effort, but it was rewarding. In 2013, I started making real chocolate after I acquired a small chocolate machine. Today, I produce 80% pure dark chocolate in flavours of mint, chilli, orange and ginger. I also produce plain milk chocolate in mint, ginger, and orange flavours. Mr Saqui continued: Our other products include pure cacao powder, cacao tea, Instant Choco-Maya hot chocolate mix, pure cacao butter, cacao tea bags, cacao nibs and our newest, Travellers Snack Bar. I chose our slogan ‘A taste of real Belizean Chocolate’, to reflect Maya and Belizean products. It is on every chocolate bar that we make." The Duke and Duchess learned more about cacao beans and the tireless work it takes. William and Kate get to work. Singing for your supper round here … pic.twitter.com/b4cks8n6Uh — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 20, 2022 Kate grinding cocoa nibs. William joked it's a good way to burn off the calories before eating chocolate. The Duke of Cambridge jokes “that’s the way you burn off the calories before (you) eat the chocolate“ as the Duchess grinds cocoa nibs during a visit to a cocoa farm in Belize. pic.twitter.com/BWsj4Ipvbc — PA Royal Reporters (@PARoyal) March 20, 2022 More from the Mail: 'As the royal couple watched, Kate said: 'You make it look so easy' and William joked: 'If I did that, I'd lose a finger!' Later on during the visit, Kate tried her hand at grinding nibs, broken-up made cocoa beans, back-breaking work traditionally performed by the women in rural communities, during their visit to the Che 'il chocolate farm. Later as the future Queen watch her husband pounding away with a mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock she said: 'The smell of the chocolate is amazing.' William even joked about giving up his day job as a working royal asking Julio Saqui owner of the family-run chocolate firm: 'Do you take apprentices? 'Can I come and work for you? It's my kind of thing.' A look at the company's banner. A full video from the visit. Do we have any chocolate lovers here? (Of course we do :)). Did you know some of the finest chocolate in the world originates in Belize? Hershey, the largest chocolate producer in the world, has their main cacao farm in Belize. More from Belize.com: 'From 1984 until 1987 Hershey’s cooperated with the Ministry or Agriculture in a program called Belize Accelerated Cacao Production Project. The idea was to teach the local farmers the latest methods and to introduce the most productive varieties of cacao. The United States Aid to International Development and the Pan American Development Foundation were also part of this effort, which is still considered a model for international development. Unfortunately, the world price for cacao dropped from about $1.00 U.S. per pound to less than 30 cents. It became cheaper for Hershey’s to buy on the world market so the entire Belize project was dropped. Many farmers who had invested in cacao trees suffered financial losses. Most of the cocoa plantations were cut down to plant oranges. As a chocolate maker this is a great tragedy to me. While many farmers continued to use cacao beverage as part of their diet there was no export and no actual chocolate production from Belizean cacao until the 1990s. Green and Blacks, an organic chocolate maker now owned by Cadbury’s teamed up with the Toledo Cacao Growers Association to produce organic cacao for the European market.' The raw chocolate bean is called cacao and it grows in Belize. The country has been called the 'Cradle of Chocolate', suggesting it was first made there. Maya Kings were said to consume enormous amounts of chocolate thousands of yeas ago. Indeed a chocolate pot has been found that's over 2,600 years old in 1981. The ceramic pot was used to make chocolate drinks. It still contains traces of cacao. Below, a Mayan chocolate cup c. 7th-9th century. Kakaw (Cacao) written in the Maya script. There's a fascinating video below on the art of Mayan chocolate making. The Belize Chocolate Company sources all their beans from indigenous farmers in Southern Belize. Sugar is purchased from northern Belize cane farmers in order to support local producers across the country. Originally from the UK, owners Chris and Jo Beaumont initially intended to focus on a sailing business. Following a road trip, they were inspired by a cacao farm and the idea for a chocolate brand was born. Their first bar, named Kakaw, made its debut fifteen years ago. Every week, a member of the Bol family travels from their farm to the Maya village of San Antonio in order to take the bus to the main town of Punta Gorda, where they put cacao pods on a plane to Ambergris Caye for the Belize Chocolate Company to use in classes and display in their shop. There's an incredible left of craftsmanship and dedication at every level. To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and William and Kate's visit, the company has launched a special box of chocolates. It features a house truffle in dark chocolate, dark chocolate ganache with aged Belizean rum, Belizean orange and banana caramel pineapple and white chocolate ganache, and Belize Bounty coconut ball. The online shop is here. If this post has inspired you to indulge in your favourite chocolate treat, enjoy it! From there, William and Kate flew to Hopkins Village for a Garifuna festival. They spent time with Garifuna people and witnessed a demonstration of Garifuna culture. Embed from Getty Images The Duke and Duchess were warmly greeted upon arrival. William and Kate arrive in Hopkins, Belize to meet members of the Garifuna people, whose heritage is African and Arawak Indian. They’re enjoying music, dancing and a cookery demonstration and will plant a Copper Pod tree to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: #RoyalVisitBelize 🇧🇿 pic.twitter.com/1PklyXcFRv — Emily Nash (@emynash) March 20, 2022 There was time for fun and dancing. Embed from Getty Images The Dancing Duchess. Embed from Getty Images Emily Nash reports locals gave "mixed reviews" but mostly positive and everyone had a great time. The dancing Duchess of Hopkins pic.twitter.com/7i9mPt5fJ6 — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) March 20, 2022 Laura Cacho, who danced with William, said: "He shook his waist to the music. He had beautiful rhythm. It was a pleasure for me.” She said Kate was “excellent”, adding "They were shaking their waists like nobody's business." The Dancing Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Mixed reviews on their skills, kids I spoke to thought William needed more practice! #RoyalVisitBelize pic.twitter.com/kFq9D7Fb4c — Emily Nash (@emynash) March 20, 2022 Another look? I think so :) Embed from Getty Images People reports: 'Vkeveen Martinez, 15, one of the teens from the Light of Hopkins dance group who tempted the couple onto the floor, adds, "It was amazing. It was a lot to get a prince out to dance, and I held his hand." Martinez even asked William what it was like living in a castle. "He said 'it's tricky — my grandmother lives there,' " she shares. And Kate told her that "she wants dance classes." Ellis-Topsy also recalled Prince Harry's memorable visit to Belize in 2012. "I said to William that when [his brother] Prince Harry came to Belize he was dancing and didn't need encouragement. He is a wild card. William laughed and said, 'Harry's not self-conscious,' " she tells PEOPLE.' Hopkins Village is a coastal settlement in Eastern Belize. The small Garifuna village in the Stann Creek district is known as "the coast with the most". Recently voted the "Friendliest Village in Belize" by Belize’s First Magazine, it is home to 1,000 residents who work in hospitality, tourism, farming and fishing. Kate said hello to a number of adorable little ones. Embed from Getty Images And received lovely flowers. Embed from Getty Images The Duke and Duchess planted a tree in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. William and Kate plant a tree for the Queen (with commentary from @JonnyDymond, who was standing next to me… pic.twitter.com/MVHtZOuctr — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) March 20, 2022 Time for a spot of music. Embed from Getty Images On the beach, the couple heard about marine conservation and the rich environment in Belize. A group photo with conservationists. Belize truly is a spectacular looking country. There is an excellent video from Channel 5 covering all aspects of the visit. A shorter one with dancing and beach footage. I thought you all might be interested to see a Calabasa bowl -- made of coconut shell -- painted with palm trees, boats and birds. It can be used as a drinking vessel or simply a wall decoration. It was presented to the Queen during her 1985 visit to Belize by the people of Dangriga. The Duchess looked fabulous in a summery ensemble featuring new and previously seen pieces in the colours of Belize -- blue and red. The entire look very much felt like a throwback to previous tours. It was a great choice for the nature of the engagements and the climate. Kate's Smocked Midi Dress is a Tory Burch piece (with thanks to Middleton Maven). The dress is crafted from mid-weight poplin with a square neck and back. It has a shocked elastic bodice, short puff sleeves with elastic cuffs and on-seam hip pockets. It's currently sold out. It features a floral print called 'blue painted roses'. Kate's statement earrings are the Sézane Charlie. The threaded blue textile earrings feature a brass structure and retail for £55 on Sézane's website. A closer look at the earrings. Embed from Getty Images We saw the return of Kate's Stuart Weitzman Minx wedges. They were a staple in Kate's rotation during the early years of her marriage. On the beach Kate changed into a pair of Stella McCartney Hestia white espadrilles (with thanks to Heaven). And the Anya Hindmarch straw fan clutch first seen during the Canada tour in 2011. The engagements concluded around 1pm in Belize. The rest of the days activities are private. I've been told it's possible they include a number of aquatic pursuits. If so, I think it possible KP might share photos later. If not, we'll see William and Kate travel to Carcacol (described as a spectacular Mayan site) in the morning. They will also take a trip down memory lane to visit a base where William undertook military training and there will be an evening reception. Embed from Getty Images

The Duchess looked stunning!

Kate Middleton and Prince William are channeling Queen Elizabeth's first visit to Jamaica in 1953

Prince William and Kate greeted crowds and local fisherman as they walked along Montagu Bay in New Providence on the final stop of their Caribbean tour to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee .

Kate and Prince William departed a military parade today in a dark green open-top Land Rover, just as Her Majesty and Prince Philip did during their visit to Kingston in November 1953.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent eight days in the Caribbean

Kate, 40, donned a custom Roksanda dress in the yellow of the Jamaican flag when touching down in the country alongside the Duke of Cambridge, 39.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were visiting Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau today where they dropped in on a class to meet pupils and staf...

Prince William and Kate shone a spotlight on Jamaica's work on the early years development of children during their visit to Shortwood Teacher Training College in Kingston today.

The Duchess of Cambridge gave us summer style inspiration, wearing a blue floral dress as she and Prince William kicked off a visit to Belize Sunday.