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Prince William and wife Kate hope to return to the Jewel for a family trip

After spending the weekend in Belize on the first leg of their Caribbean Royal Tour, Prince William and wife Catherine (Kate) Middleton departed for Jamaica on Tuesday, March 22nd, aboard a Royal Air Force Voyager plane. As they are known, the Duke and Duchess said they loved their stay in Belize and look forward to visiting soon and bringing their children to enjoy and explore the country.

They met members of the Belize Defence Force, British service personnel, and rangers from the non-governmental environmental organization Friends for Conservation and Development.

During the closing ceremonies of the visit, Prime Minister Briceņo thanked Prince William and Kate for their stay. He told the royal highnesses that Belize is their home anytime they wish to visit again. Prince William took to the podium and said he was honored to convey the very warmest wishes from his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. "She always speaks so fondly of her visits to Belize," he said. Her Majesty visited Cahal Pech during her last visit to Belize in 1994. William said that Belize might be small, but its rich blend of ethnic groups contributes to the harmonious tapestry of life. He also revealed that a future visit to Belize would be a family trip. "We hope to return again soon and show our children this wonderful country," William said. According to the prince, his children are jealous, and his son, Prince George, has been keeping track of the royal tour.

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