The Remote, Idyllic Island Where Prince William and Kate Middleton Love to Relax

Prince William and Kate Middleton have become regular visitors to the Caribbean island of Mustique for their vacations.aint-Tropez? Not their thing. When Prince William and Kate Middleton head out for vacation, they traditionally opt for seclusion over flash, avoiding some of the favorite getaways of the well-to-do. No way are they going to be seen rubbing shoulders with American tech tycoons or Russian oligarchs on the French Riviera. The Prince and Princess of Wales have repeatedly sought refuge in the Caribbean, on a small island called Mustique.The Princess of Wales climbed Britain's three highest mountains in 24 hours to support the hospital that treated her cancer, and her family was waiting at the finish lineKate Middleton has done something no member of the royal family has ever done before. Over a single weekend at the end of June 2026, the Princess of Wales climbed the three highest peaks in Britain: Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, in Wales. In doing so, she completed the punishing National Three Peaks Challenge. According to The Independent, Kensington Palace believes the expedition was a royal first, with the princess being the first member of the royal family to complete the challenge. The numbers are staggering. According to the National Three Peaks Challenge, in order to complete the endurance event, Princess Kate walked 23 miles, climbed 3,064 metres, and traveled 462 miles between locations, all within roughly 24 hours. She undertook the challenge solo, with support along the route from Mountain Rescue, and she didn't announce anything about it until she had reached the summit.Why Kate Middleton took on Britain's toughest climb The reason Kate laced up her boots was deeply personal. She climbed to raise awareness and funds for The Royal Marsden, the hospital that treated her during her own cancer journey. In her own words, shared on The Prince and Princess of Wales official Instagram page and their other social media accounts