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The 2022 Royal Tour of Canada — The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will tour Canada May 17 to 19, 2022.

The Royal Tour is one of many ways Canada is celebrating The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. It will also be an opportunity to meet with inspiring Canadians who are making a difference in our communities.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s Capital Region and the Northwest Territories.

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Great Britain's Regal Glory: A 10-Day Guided Tour of England & Scotland’s National Treasures

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Experience Great Britain in all its luxuriant glory as you explore Alnwick and Edinburgh Castles. At the Tower of London, join the Yeoman Warder for a Ceremony of the Keys—a time old tradition carried out for the past 700-years, to help guard the Crown Jewels. Journey in style from Viking York to the magnificent Castle Howard for High Tea in the grand surrounds of the Grecian Hall, followed by a private tour of the castle and its grounds, after it closes to the public. In Bath join a Local Expert to visit Roman Baths, one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world, before enjoying a spectacular lunch at The Olive Tree. This Michelin-starred restaurant serves up a mouthwatering menu of locally sourced, seasonal fare, paired with fine wines. The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.

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A Look Back on Prince William and Kate Middleton's Most Memorable Royal Tour Moments

In celebration of the royal couple's 12th multi-day overseas tour together, here are some of their best tour moments from the last decade.

Staples of a Cambridge royal tour including posing shoulder-to-shoulder in front of famous monuments, Kate dressing in the traditional clothes of the country, and sports. (The Cambridges love sports on a royal tour.) Scroll through for their best royal tour moments over the last decade:

An first tour portrait

In this image from St James's Palace, Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for an official tour portrait ahead of their trip to Canada in 2011. The photo was released in celebration of the couple's first royal tour.

Their first ever royal tour together started in Ottowa.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook their first official overseas tour to Canada just two months after their wedding. Here, they, arrive at an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottowa.

The first of many "walkabout" events to come

A walkabout, or "an informal stroll among a crowd conducted by an important visitor," is a hallmark of royal tours. Here's the Duchess of Cambridge on her first-ever walkabout outside the UK.

Young and in love

Kate dressed in the colors of the Canadian flag—a decision she would make for many upcoming royal tours . She even wore red heels to match her red hat.

Oh, Canada!

Here, the Cambridges disembark HMCS Montreal on day 4 of the royal couple's North American tour.

Rare PDA after a boat race

On day 5 of their North American tour, Prince William and Kate Middleton took part in a dragon boat race at Dalvay-by-the-sea. After Prince William's team won, he hugged Kate.

Read more: Will and Kate's 36 Sweetest Moments

A+ royal tour outfit

Here, the couple visited the Province House in Charlottetown, Canada. (Kate subtly channeled her late mother-in-law's style; Princess Diana was always partial to a sailor-inspired ensemble .)

William fixes Kate's bright red sweatshirt.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were made honorary members of the Canadian Rangers, and gifted Rangers sweaters in Blatchford Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada.

Team Cambridge for the win

The Cambridge were also gifted hockey jerseys during a visit to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

Getting into the rodeo spirit

Here, the Cambridges watch a rodeo demonstration in Calgary, Canada, on day 8 of their royal tour.

Kicking off their Diamond Jubilee tour in Singapore

The Cambridges smiled as they looked at an orchid named in honor of Princess Diana at Singapore Botanical Gardens on day 1 of their Diamond Jubilee tour. Their second royal tour took them to Singapore, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, and the tiny Pacific Island of Tuvalu.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Cambridges visited Assyakirin Mosque, where they paid respects to Muslim customs by taking off their shoes before entering.

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Island vibes!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posed wearing traditional island clothing during a visit to the Governor General's house in Honiara, Guadalcanal Island on September 16, 2012.

Transport by a special boat-car vehicle

The Cambridges traveled in a special boat vehicle as they arrived at Honiara International Airport on Guadacanal Island. The open-top vehicle is shaped like a traditional canoe.

Getting into the groove

The Cambridges danced at a Vaiku Falekaupule Ceremony in Funafuti, Tuvalu, on day 8 of their tour.

The Queen's coconuts

Prince William and Kate Middleton drank coconut milk from a tree planted by the Queen in 1982 on September 18, 2012 in Tuvalu.

Prince George's first royal tour!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third-ever royal tour was a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand—and it marked the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George.

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Prince George's cheeks are simply too much.

Here, the family of three departs New Zealand for Australia to continue their tour.

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Prince George's presence on the royal tour led to some extremely cute photo ops, such as this visit to the Bilby Enclosure at Taronga Zoo on day 14 of the tour in Sydney, Australia.

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Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma , a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram .

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A royal visit to the city that was once called new amsterdam.

Among other stops in New York, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will tour an exhibit focused on 400 years of Dutch history.

By James Barron

Good morning. It’s Thursday. We’ll get details of a royal visit to New York City. We’ll also find out what Mayor Eric Adams said when asked about pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

They did not arrive in the United States the way many couples do — the husband, who has a pilot’s license, was in the cockpit of the Boeing 737 jet, serving as the co-pilot for at least part of the flight from Europe.

Still, on their outing in New York City today, the pair, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will do what many tourists do. They will stroll along the High Line and go to a museum.

But they said the trip had a purpose — emphasizing ties between the Netherlands and the United States and strengthening economic connections. The most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the Netherlands ranked third in direct investment in the United States with $617.1 billion at the end of 2022, after Japan ($712 billion) and the United Kingdom ($663.4 billion).

So the royals’ itinerary includes a midday event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard about business startups and ways to accelerate clean technology .

They will also go on a tour of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, where they will “discuss urban challenges such as climate action, affordable housing and societal resilience” with community leaders, according to the Dutch government. Their day will end with a reception at Hudson Yards in Manhattan; the king and Mayor Eric Adams are expected to speak there.

The trip is not the royals’ first visit to New York. Willem-Alexander and Máxima visited in 2009, when he was the crown prince (he ascended to the throne in 2013). Máxima had lived in New York from 1996 to 2000 when she was an investment banker.

They arrived in New York City after two days in Georgia and one in Albany. (Willem-Alexander flew the plane there, too, according to a spokeswoman for the Netherlands Embassy in Washington.) Willem-Alexander’s focus was on jobs during a session at a nanotechnology center in Albany that describes itself as the largest nonprofit semiconductor research-and-development facility in the country . Willem-Alexander was all business in his brief remarks there, saying that trade with the Netherlands accounted for 57,000 jobs in New York State.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that “New York became what it is because of the Dutch” and mentioned names like Brooklyn and the New York Knicks that have Dutch roots. She also referred to the Schuyler mansion in Albany, where Elizabeth Schuyler grew up. Of the three daughters in the household — familiar to theatergoers who’ve seen “Hamilton” — she was the one who married the man whose portrait is on the $10 bill.

Later, as the king looked on, Hochul and a Dutch trade official signed a memorandum of understanding that confirmed shared interests in advancing semiconductor research and development.

Today, after their stops in Brooklyn, Willem-Alexander and Máxima will walk through an exhibition commemorating 400 years of Dutch history in New York at the New-York Historical Society on the Upper West Side. The exhibition includes a 1626 letter that describes the “purchase” of Manhattan from Native Americans for 60 guilders, which later was said to have been $24.

The exhibition also includes a letter from three chiefs of contemporary Lenape communities whose ancestors lived in Manhattan when the Dutch arrived with hopes of establishing a Dutch republic in North America. And the exhibition displays a map of New Amsterdam, called the Castello Plan, that was painted around 1660, long before Peter Stuyvesant surrendered to the British.

So what do you say when a king and queen cross the threshold?

“I’m going to invite them to have a look at Dutch history, beginning at the very beginning,” said Louise Mirrer, the president and chief executive of the historical society .

“What’s eye-opening is to see evidence that the Dutch actually did believe they had purchased Manhattan from the Lenape,” she said. “The letter really says something about how cultures can understand each other incorrectly, or misunderstand one another. Obviously, history bore out how the misunderstanding was disadvantageous to the Lenape.”

Enjoy a sunny day in the mid-80s. The evening should be mostly clear, with temperatures in the low 70s.

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The latest Metro news

Curbing broker fees : A majority of the City Council supports a bill that would transfer the cost of most broker fees from renters to landlords .

Controversy at a NYCHA playground : Signs put up at Wise Towers say the playground is for residents only. There have been tense encounters with some neighbors on the wealthy, liberal Upper West Side .

Menendez trial : Philip Sellinger, New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, testified in the bribery trial of Senator Robert Menendez, his onetime close friend, fund-raiser and political ally .

Move to fight the halt of congestion pricing : The New York City comptroller, Brad Lander, and a group of stakeholders have developed a legal strategy to try to overturn Gov. Kathy Hochul’s shutdown of the Midtown toll program .

What we’re watching : Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter for The New York Times, will discuss the current state of congestion pricing on “The New York Times Close Up With Sam Roberts,” which airs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. [ CUNY TV ].

Embezzlement charge : Prosecutors say that the head of the charity Modest Needs crowdsourced donations for the poor but spent hundreds of thousands of dollars at high-end restaurants .

Selling firearms through Telegram : Manhattan prosecutors say that a Texas man operated through a white-supremacist channel on Telegram that they discovered after the racist massacre in Buffalo two years ago.

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Fake bags on display but not for sale : A new exhibition on the corner of Broadway and Canal Street that looks like a store is meant to draw attention to the prevalence of “superfake” handbags .

Celebrations for two New York icons : The Apollo Theater celebrated its 90th anniversary and a Tribeca Film Festival dinner celebrated artists and one of its co-founders, Robert De Niro .

Adams praised a reporter’s ‘summer body’

Mayor Eric Adams told a journalist who asked him about pro-Palestinian demonstrations that it looked as if he had been working out and complimented the reporter’s “summer body.”

One of the mayor’s top female advisers, sitting nearby at City Hall, shook her head in disbelief. Another deputy mayor looked down and covered her eyes.

My colleague Emma G. Fitzsimmons writes that the remark was not unusual for Adams. He often comments on people’s physical appearance or clothing. And while he speaks proudly about the number of top cabinet officials who are women, he has also made the point to note that they lead while wearing Christian Louboutin shoes, with their signature red-soled heels.

This was not the first time that Adams had singled out the reporter he said had a “summer body” — Pete Cuddihy, an intern at Fox News. At a news conference in March, when Cuddihy asked about the city’s housing crisis, the mayor said, “I like that turtleneck — people don’t wear turtlenecks anymore.”

A spokeswoman for Fox News sent a statement from Cuddihy that said: “Speaking only about my interaction on June 11 with Mayor Adams, I felt his comments towards me were friendly, and I did not feel uncomfortable.”

Adams is far from the only notable elected official who has been criticized for making comments that seem inappropriate. President Biden has made remarks about people’s physical appearance; Donald Trump often mocks people’s physical appearance and was found liable in a civil trial for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll. And the Justice Department found that Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, subjected female employees to a “sexually hostile work environment,” made unwanted comments and gave preferential treatment to some employees based on their physical appearance.

Adams, a Democrat, was himself accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a colleague in 1993 when he was a police officer.

Fabien Levy, a deputy mayor and Adams’s chief spokesman, said the mayor “would never intentionally make someone feel uncomfortable. He’s a warm and engaging person who talks to New Yorkers the way any regular New Yorker speaks to one another.”

METROPOLITAN diary

Dear Diary:

Anyone who lived or worked in Midtown Manhattan in the 1970s and ’80s knew Gene Palma as the guy who “played” Sixth Avenue. He even had a cameo in “Taxi Driver.”

With shoe-polish blackened hair and heavy makeup, Gene would play his drum on the sidewalk. Sometimes, he would bang his sticks on newspaper vending machines, or sit on the curb and play the street itself.

In the winter, to avoid the frigid north wind that swept down the avenues, he would move onto the side streets. Once, when I saw him on 52nd Street, I asked why he moved onto the side streets every winter.

“The sound’s better,” he said.

— Jace Weaver

Illustrated by Agnes Lee. Send submissions here and read more Metropolitan Diary here .

Glad we could get together here. See you tomorrow. — J.B.

P.S. Here’s today’s Mini Crossword and Spelling Bee . You can find all our puzzles here .

Melissa Guerrero and Ed Shanahan contributed to New York Today. You can reach the team at [email protected].

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Every Must-See Moment from Kate Middleton and Prince William's 2022 Caribbean Tour

Take an inside look into the royal couple's eight-day tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas

Kate Middleton and Prince William started off their week-long Caribbean tour in Belize on March 19.

The couple will be representing William's grandmother Queen Elizabeth on their tour to mark the monarch's Platinum Jubilee year, which celebrates her 70 years on the throne. The Queen will be watching with interest from her home at Windsor Castle.

This is the couple's first joint official overseas tour since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic .

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had originally planned to kick off their tour with a visit to a cocoa farm in the foothills of the Maya Mountains in Belize, but the visit was canceled after villagers staged a protest about colonialism and the use of a football field by the royals for landing their helicopter.

A royal source confirmed that the visit had been canceled for "sensitive issues" involving the community in Indian Creek and that the couple would visit a different location.

Kensington Palace declined to comment at the time.

PEOPLE now understands that William, Kate and their staff wanted to continue with their planned visit to the sustainable farm in the foothills of the Maya Mountains and talk to the indigenous people, but the local Belizian authorities advised against it. The couple decided to plan on visiting another nearby cocoa farm instead.

Kate and William shared a rare glimpse from inside their plane on their Instagram account to celebrate the start of their tour.

"Arriving in Belize, the first stop of our Caribbean tour! 🇧🇿 🇯🇲 🇧🇸," they captioned a personal photo on Instagram .

The couple arrived at Philip S. W Goldson International Airport in Belize on March 19 after an 11-hour flight from a Royal Air Force base in England. They changed into their arrival clothes on the plane and walked down the steps to an awaiting red carpet.

Kate paid tribute to her host country's flag by wearing a blue lace Jenny Packham skirt suit and a matching clutch, while William wore a light blue suit to meet the Governor-General of Belize, Froyla Tzalam, and her husband, Daniel Mendez.

During their offical welcome at the airport, William was greeted by the guard of honor, complete with a 21-gun salute, as Kate chatted with dignitaries. The couple was accompanied by a 15-strong entourage and some U.K. media.

Following their official welcome, the pair met with the Prime Minister of Belize, Juan Antonio Briceño, who's more commonly known as Johnny Briceño, and his wife Rossana Briceño at the Laing Building in Belize City.

Kate and William began their first full day of the tour on March 20 with a visit to the family-run Che'il Mayan Cacao Farm and Chocolate Factory in Maya Center Village. Their schedule included a tour of the farm and a demonstration that explained the family's chocolate-making process.

The royal couple tasted raw cacao and learned how it was transformed into world-renowned Mayan chocolate.

"You make it look so easy!" Kate told the guide as he expertly extracted cacao beans from a pod during a demonstration. She also tried her hand at grinding some cacao nibs.

As the couple sampled some chocolate, Kate said, "I think our children will be very jealous."

"Do you take apprentices?" William joked with Julio Saqui, a member of Belize's Maya community and owner of the family-run, 10-acre farm. "Can I come and work for you? It's my kind of thing."

The royals took in a load of information about the land and the local history of the cacao bean from Julio's brother Narcisio Saqui, who explained that, at one point, the cacao bean "was traded as cash — worth more than gold" and has a host of health benefits.

"Are you saying chocolate is good for us?" a delighted William asked, as the two dipped tortilla chips from a chocolate fountain and tried hot chocolate made from the organic farm.

Kate chose a tropical ensemble to enjoy the occasion. She wore a blue floral, smocked Tory Burch midi dress, which she paired with her Stuart Weitzman Minx wedges and an Anya Hindmarch straw fan clutch.

The couple continued their day with a trip to the beachfront village of Hopkins , the cultural center of the Garifuna community in Belize. The Duke and Duchess were greeted with a demonstration of Garifuna culture . The couple also met with conservation specialists to hear about marine protection and the restoration efforts being taken to preserve the area's precious barrier reef.

While visiting Hopkins, William and Kate danced to the local "punta" and sampled the Hudutu broth-style meal as they immersed themselves in Garifuna culture.

Laura Cacho, a 57-year-old local woman, who helped host the couple's visit, was super impressed by the couple and their dance moves.

"They are an amazing couple and we would love them to come any time with their children Charlotte, George and Louis," Cacho told PEOPLE .

" They really know how to dance . They took the culture from me and I didn't need to teach them," Cacho added. "They're so good at it. They were excellent."

Vkeveen Martinez, 15, one of the teens from the Light of Hopkins dance group, also told PEOPLE, "It was amazing. It was a lot to get a prince out to dance, and I held his hand."

Laura Cacho also expressed that William and Kate's visit has helped uplift the spirits of the community.

"Their visit is going to bring unity, especially after COVID — it's a blessing for the economy to have them here," she said.

On the next stop of their trip, William and Kate visited ancient Mayan ruins at an archaeological site deep in the Chiquibul Forest on March 21.

Archaeologist Allan Moore hosted the couple and took them on a tour around the ruins before they climbed the magnificent "sky palace."

The Mayan civilization built the temple palace 3,000 years ago and it would have been the center of a community of around 200,000 people.

"What you are seeing here is like the inside of Buckingham Palace," Moore, associate director of the Institute of Archaeology (NICH) Belize, told PEOPLE. "The visit is important"

Afterward, William and Kate spent time with BATSUB (British Army Training Support Unit) in the jungle, which gives tropical environment training to British troops and international partners.

The time spent was a bit of a trip down memory lane for William, who spent a period of time with the unit under the guidance of the Welsh Guards in 2000, as part of his gap year between Eton College and St. Andrew's University.

Later in the evening, the couple got ready to attend a reception at the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech near San Ignacio. The party is in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

On their final night, the couple arrived at a special party at the Mayan ruins of Cahal Pech . The event was hosted by the Governor-General of Belize and Prime Minister Johnny Briceño. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with community leaders, well-known Belizeans, and members of the government throughout the evening.

To celebrate the occasion, Kate wore a hot pink shimmering metallic gown with ruffled sleeves by the British brand, The Vampire's Wife, and accessorized with statement earrings and an embroidered Mayan clutch. William opted for a blue suit.

During the event, William gave a speech and shared how "delighted" the couple were to be in Belize and how they enjoyed the opportunity to explore and learn more about "Belize's long and proud history and culture." He also recalled his grandmother Queen Elizabeth 's trip to Belize in the '90s: "I am honored to convey the very warmest wishes from my grandmother, The Queen of Belize, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. She always speaks so fondly of her visits to Belize, which of course included a memorable stop here at Cahal Pech in 1994."

William continued, "Yesterday we also had a taste of Belize's wonderful cultural diversity — from Mayan chocolate to Garifuna drumming. And yes, you even got us dancing! Belize may be small, but your rich blend of ethnic groups contributes to the harmonious tapestry of life."

He went on to praise Belize's support for the people of Ukraine and their response to the COVID-19 pandemic before adding, "We hope to return again soon and to show our children this wonderful country," he said. "They are rather jealous that they are not here with us now!"

William and Kate said their goodbyes to Belize on March 22, and boarded the RAF VIP Voyager jet to set off to their next stop on their tour: Jamaica .

Kate paid tribute to her host country and wore the colors of the flag. She had on white trousers, a vintage red belted Yves Saint Laurent jacket that she's had since college (where she first met Prince William !) and a white handbag.

As the couple took off on their plane, they shared surprise footage from an unknown scuba diving excursion they undertook at South Water Caye last weekend.

"On Sunday, we were lucky enough to spend time diving at South Water Caye, directly above the spectacular Belize Barrier Reef," they captioned their Instagram video. "It was a privilege to see for ourselves the world-leading ocean conservation work being done here."

In the clip, William and Kate are seen jumping into the water in their scuba gear as they explore the Belize Barrier Reef.

The royals arrived in Jamaica on March 22 for a packed day of travel and activities in Trench Town, Kingston — the birthplace of reggae music and home of two of Jamaica's top Premier League football club teams, Arnett Gardens and Boys' Town.

William joined a group of young soccer players on a local soccer field to take part in a quick game, while Kate cheered from the sidelines. They also met soccer stars Raheem Sterling and Leon Bailey.

The couple also met some more Jamaican sports stars, including the recent Olympics bobsleigh team, who competed in the Olympic Games in Beijing .

Additionally, they posed for a rare selfie with the successors of the famous "Cool Runnings" Jamaican bobsleigh team.

"It was a priceless moment — it was an utter shock that they did it," Chris Stokes, one of the inspirations behind the 1993 hit film, Cool Runnings , told PEOPLE .

The Jamaica Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's official Instagram account shared photos from the memorable moment and wrote, "What an honour it is to have The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge not only in Jamaica but sitting in one of our history-making bobsleighs! We are thankful for the support and looking forward to once again being the #HottestThingOnIce in the 2026 Winter Olympics!"

Then, William and Kate headed to the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum where they enjoyed live music and played the drums. As they toured the museum, they learned about the impact that reggae music has made around the world.

Donnette Dowe, manager of Trench Town Culture Yard, hopes the royal visit will encourage tourists to start visiting again. Visits to the cultural site have fallen significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As they explored Jamaica, William and Kate were greeted by large crowds of well-wishers who filled the streets to greet the couple.

Their visit also comes amid controversy , as protests calling for slavery reparations from the British monarchy were taking place just miles away in Kingston. There have also been reports that claim the Caribbean country is making moves to drop Queen Elizabeth as head of state .

Sources told PEOPLE at the time 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 pointed out. But William is expected to acknowledge the issue of slavery in his speech on the evening of March 23.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had an offical meeting with Jamaica's Prime Minister , Andrew Holness, on March 23. During their meeting, Holness addressed his country's intention to break away from the British monarchy, referencing the anti-colonial protests and the call for the country to drop William's grandmother Queen Elizabeth as head of state .

"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," Holness said. "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 and prosperous country."

After signing the visitors' book in the lobby, William and Kate also met Holness' wife, Juliet Holness, before being presented with an official gift of Appleton Estate Ruby rum, created by the first female master blender in the world Dr. Joy Spence.

During their visit, Kate delieved her first (and only) speech of the couple's tour, which focused on her mission of championing early childhood education around the globe.

"I truly believe we are on the cusp of one of the biggest opportunities for positive change in generations," she said in a speech delivered to faculty and staff at Shortwood Teacher Training College in Kingston.

Upon the royal couple's arrival, they met with College Principal Dr. Claudette Barrett-March and Will and Kate 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.

William and Kate attended a special dinner on the evening of March 23 at King's House, the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, who represents Queen Elizabeth .

For the evening, Kate wore a green Jenny Packham gown , paying homage to the color of Jamaica's flag. She also accessorized her look with emerald jewels on loan from the Queen.

Kate also wore her special insignia, the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victoria Order (GCVO) and the Royal Family Order badge, which she reserves for formal royal occasions such as state dinners and banquets.

Later in the evening, William delivered a landmark speech and expressed his deep "sorrow" for the horrors of the slave trade, and the role that Britain played in it.

"I want to express my profound sorrow. Slavery was abhorrent. And it should never have happened," he began, referring to his country's role in the trafficking of people to the Caribbean and the United States.

"While the pain runs deep, Jamaica continues to forge its future with determination, courage and fortitude," he continued. "The strength and shared sense of purpose of the Jamaican people, represented in your flag and motto, celebrate an invincible spirit."

As William continued his speech , he spoke of his time in Jamaica on behalf of the Queen, who has a "deep affection" for the country.

"It is no secret that the Queen has a deep affection for Jamaica, forged on her very first visit here with my grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh, in 1953," he said. "And, likewise, I have been touched to hear today from Jamaicans, young and old, about their affection for The Queen."

He concluded, "Catherine and I only wish we had more time to spend with you all in Jamaica. There is so much more to learn. I hope this will be one of many visits. And next time we'd love to bring our children too. Governor-General, thank you again for hosting us all tonight. I hope you all have a happy evening. And 'one love.' "

The couple's final outing in Jamaica occured on March 24. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a special military parade for service members from across the Caribbean who recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy's Officer Training Program.

As they departed the ceremony, the couple stood in the back of a dark green open-top Land Rover, just as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip did during their visit to Kingston in November 1953. Jamaican Defence Force Sgt. Denver Levy, who drove the couple around the parade ground, told PEOPLE at the time: "I am excited. We have practiced a few times. I'm not nervous — we did something similar three or four months ago."

William wore the white topical uniform of the Blues and Royals, while Kate opted for a white lace Alexander McQueen dress and Philip Treacy hat.

In a speech during the ceremony, William said: "Congratulations to everyone on parade today. I have stood to attention myself on many parades as you do now, proud of my accomplishments, yet also hoping that the Reviewing Officer keeps the speech short."

After the ceremony, the couple met with newly commissioned officers and staff at the Jamaica Officers' Club, where they were hosted by Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman — the first and only woman to achieve a Flag Rank.

The couple have wrapped up their time in Jamaica and are off to their final destination: The Bahamas.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a special brooch in honor of Queen Elizabeth for her final look in Jamaica. She accessorized a green dress by Emilia Wickstead with the Queen's hummingbird brooch , which was gifted to the monarch by the people of Jamaica when she visited in 2002 in celebration of her Golden Jubilee.

William and Kate touched down in The Bahamas on March 24. Kate paid tribute to the colors of her host country's flag in an aquamarine dress by Emilia Wickstead and the two received a ceremonial welcome before heading to a meeting with Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis.

A local girl, 8-year-old Aniah Moss, presented the couple with a bouquet of flowers as soon as the couple came down from the Royal Air Force Voyager jet.

"[Kate] said I had a nice dress and I was beautiful and thank you for the flowers," Aniah told PEOPLE at the time. Asked what she thought of the royals, she added, "I think they're very tall!"

During their visit, the couple will take part in The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta in Nassau, meet with one of William's Earthshot Prize winners, Coral Vita, on Grand Bahama Island, see their ground-breaking ideas for restoring and preserving reefs and see firsthand how people in Abaco coped in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in 2019. But first, William and Kate met with Prime Minister Philip Davis and his wife Ann-Marie Davis.

The couple stayed in the penthouse suite at The Cove at the Atlantis Bahamas Resort , which was not only a luxurious place to stay, but also aligned with their message of conservation, according to Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island.

"We have always admired the focus of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge," Oswell said, "as it aligns with our mission at The Atlantis Blue Project Foundation to promote sustainability and protect the environment."

The couple stood under large umbrellas to escape the torrential downpour on their first full day in The Bahamas , but that didn't stop them from having a fruitful day.

The royals dropped in on a class at Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, where they met with students and staff before joining the school's morning assembly on March 25. They were greeted by a "Guard of Honor" of schoolchildren, the Minister of Education, Glenys Hanna-Martin, and the school's principal, Ricardo Rolle.

The couple watched a performance from the school choir and a traditional Rake n' Scrape band. Rake n' Scrape music originates from the musical traditions of the Turks and Caicos Islands, whose people brought it to The Bahamas between the 1920s and 1940s.

Kate gave a speech during the outing and adressed the children in The Bahamas, saying, "The pandemic has taken you away from your classrooms and your friends, and learning from home I'm sure has been very difficult. That is why it is so wonderful that after almost two years being away from each other, you have recently returned to school and been reunited with your teachers and friends again. I can certainly feel the excitement and energy here today in this room."

The couple took part in their traditional royal duty of planting a tree in the Peace Garden at the school to mark their visit and Queen Elizabeth 's Platinum Jubilee. They also sealed a time capsule that contains a letter from the couple to the students of tomorrow, along with some mementos from their visit.

Despite the rain, William and Kate arrived at the Junkanoo street festival, where the lively parade took place in Parliament Square.

Charisma Thompson, 46, who was there with friends, chatted with William briefly during the parade .

"He said, 'Thank you for your patience and sorry for the weather,' and we said, 'It's not your fault,' " Thompson told PEOPLE. "We told him we love him and Kate and we didn't mind waiting. He was loving the excitement and you could see it was exciting for him."

"We know there are people here and in Jamaica who have a problem with them and are unhappy . But it's not his fault. We are loving people and caring people and respect them and love the Queen," added Thompson, who works in sales at a Nassau store. "We are moving on for better days."

Kate also met with many locals and visitors among the crowds.

Rachelle Gibson, a supervisor at Excalibur Christian School in Nassau, said: "She shook all the children's hands and apologized for being late. She told us they had just come from a school and the rain held them up."

Maqayro Rolle, 11, said: "It was amazing. It doesn't matter we are wet." Drea Roberts, 17, added: "It was a great experience — she held my hand and I feel so happy. She was really friendly. I like her and how she had a voice. It was the best day."

Following the celebration, William and Kate shared a trio of photos on Twitter , writing, "Thank you Bay Street. That was amazing."

As the rain continued, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed to Montagu Beach for one of the country's first sailing regattas since the start of the pandemic, where the couple cheered on young sailors from the Royal Nassau Sailing Club helming iconic Bahamian sloop boats.

Before the race, Kate picked out a "wonderful" hog snapper from a large display of freshly caught fish on the shore. Fisherman Gregory John Brown showed off his recent catch and told PEOPLE, "I held up this Nassau grouper for them and said I'd caught it in 80'- deep water near the Berry Islands."

"They said, 'Wow!'" he added.

The couple browsed the stalls where Brown noted, "The prince seems really down to earth. They're good people. He may lead a different way of life, but he seemed like a whilst Bahamian person — like a real Bahamian. I want them to have a great time here."

For the final glam night of the tour, Kate evoked Cinderella in a gown from British designer Phillipa Lepley that paid tribute to her host country's flag. The event was a glittering evening reception at Baha Mar Resort on the white sand beaches of Cable Beach in Nassau.

Hosted by the Governor-General of The Bahamas, Sir Cornelius Alvin Smith, who represents Queen Elizabeth in the island country, the party gave the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge the opportunity to meet community leaders and notable people from across The Bahamas' many islands.

During the event in Nassau, William gave a speech in which he acknowledged that views of the monarchy are rapidly shifting in the Caribbean countries where Queen Elizabeth remains head of state.

"With Jamaica celebrating 60 years of independence this year, and Belize celebrating 40 years of independence last year, I want to say this: We support with pride and respect your decisions about your future," he said. "Relationships evolve. Friendship endures."

The royals held hands while leaving the Friday night gala.

On March 26 , the final day of their tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to Abaco's main island on Saturday to learn about the impact of Hurricane Dorian and to see how communities are still being rebuilt more than two years later.

For her final day of outings, Kate wore a bright pink dress by the British brand RIXO, wedge heel espadrilles and carried a matching pink clutch.

William and Kate first paid a visit to Daystar Evangelical Church to hear first-hand what it was like to be on the island at the point the hurricane hit, and how people have come together to support each other during an incredibly difficult time.

Upon their arrival, William and Kate were greeted by local Members of Parliament Kirk Cornish and Pastor Silbert Mills. The couple then joined a discussion with local residents to hear about how the community has pulled together since the hurricane.

The couple also stopped by Abaco's Memorial Wall on March 26.

The royals also stopped by a Fish Fry — a quintessentially Bahamian culinary gathering place that is found on every island in The Bahamas.

During the outing, William and Kate met vendors who prepared a taste of Bahamian cuisine, including the local favorite – conch salad.

"That was lovely," Kate said after sampling the conch.

The Duchess of Cambridge even stepped behind the counter to make conch salad herself as Jade Adderley, a vendor at the Fish Fry in Dundas Town, Abaco, looked on.

"I'm not as fast as you!" Kate told him.

They also met locals on a royal walkabout. They were especially attentive to the younger children who came out to meet them.

At one point, William brought a young photographer to meet Kate. Kate, who is an amateur photographer, chatted with the young girl about her camera and they looked at her pictures together.

As the day wound down, Will and Kate visited The Grand Bahama Children's Home on March 26, pushing kids in swings on the playground.

Of course, Will got on the pitch for a round of his favorite sport! The Grand Bahama Children's Home provides a safe environment to about 30 vulnerable children, ages 1 to 17, who are not able to live with their families.

Upon their arrival, the Duke and Duchess were met by senior staff before being taken on a tour of the home by two older children. William and Kate then met children and a group of staff in the garden to hear about the challenges they have faced, notably during the pandemic and after the hurricane.

The royal dad was completely in his element as he played with children.

Kate admired some of the children's creations during the couple's visit.

Before the pair left, a selfie was in order!

On the final stop of their tour, Will and Kate met with staffers from 2021 Earthshot Prize winner, the Coral Vita Freeport Coral Farm, on Saturday. Coral Vita was the inaugural winner of the Revive Our Oceans Earthshot in recognition of the organization's work to give new life to dying coral reefs.

As the royals left the Caribbean, William released an unprecedented statement about the future of the nations he and Kate visited.

"I know that this tour has brought into even sharper focus questions about the past and the future. In Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, that future is for the people to decide upon," William said.

"Foreign tours are an opportunity to reflect. You learn so much. What is on the minds of Prime Ministers. The hopes and ambitions of school children. The day-to-day challenges faced by families and communities," William began his statement.

"I know that this tour has brought into even sharper focus questions about the past and the future. In Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, that future is for the people to decide upon. But we have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with communities in all three countries, understanding more about the issues that matter most to them.

"Catherine and I are committed to service. For us that's not telling people what to do. It is about serving and supporting them in whatever way they think best, by using the platform we are lucky to have.

"It is why tours such as this reaffirm our desire to serve the people of the Commonwealth and to listen to communities around the world. Who the Commonwealth chooses to lead its family in the future isn't what is on my mind. What matters to us is the potential the Commonwealth family has to create a better future for the people who form it, and our commitment to serve and support as best we can," he concluded.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge boarded their RAF VIP Voyager jet after wrapping their tour in The Bahamas. For her final appearance on the tour, Kate wore a belted yellow floral peplum dress by Alessandra Rich.

The pair said goodbye to the Bahamas and headed home for London on Saturday night.

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President Samia addressing a gathering in Moshi on her way to Marangu in Kilimanjaro region to record a the Royal Tour documentary on September 5, 2021. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

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What you need to know:

After the recent launch of the historic documentary in the United States, President Samia Suluhu Hassan will unveil it for the first time on home soil.

Arusha. The venue has been spruced up, city roads decorated and optimism visibly high.

This is in readiness to the unveiling of The Royal Tour film in the country’s safari capital today.

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There is a clear optimism among the tourism industry stakeholders that the initiative will bring the expected goodies.

Those interviewed are unanimous that it would boost the sector which was nearly being knocked down by Covid-19 in 2020.

“It is a good initiative. It’s a positive thing. Maybe we will start seeing more foreign tourists arriving,” said Mr Aafeez Jivraj, a tour operator.

He spoke as the landmark Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) is being spruced up to host the event.

Organisers said President Hassan will grace the event, expected to attract hundreds of people, inside AICC’s Simba Hall in the afternoon.

The film, a brainchild of President Hassan, has already premiered in New York on April 18th and Los Angeles on April 21st.

Industry players from Arusha itself and the northern regions are expected to fill the 1,313 capacity Simba Hall.

In order to allow more viewers, screens will be mounted in other rooms and at the convention centre’s lobby.

“We should expect a doubling of the number of foreign visitors in months,” said the excited Ms Violet Mfukofute who runs a car hire business here.

She said the marketing initiative by the President will have a trickledown effect on tourism which lacked aggressive marketing even before Covid-19 struck.

Recent statistics indicated that tourist arrivals to Tanzania tumbled to only about 600,000 in 2020 from upwards of 1.3 million in the previous year.

Signs of recovery started last year when the figure rose to 900,000 with projection of further increase of incoming tourists this year.

The government had projected that tourist arrivals from abroad would hit a record two million in 2020, the year the pandemic set in.

Alais Morindat, a conservation consultant said the launching of the film here was enough sign that Arusha continues to maintain its status as a hub of tourism.

Despite spirited efforts for diversification, the northern regions - Arusha in particular -remains a preferred destination for most tourists coming to Tanzania.

“In tourism, Arusha has many types of attractions, not only wildlife,” he told The Citizen, citing the rich cultural insights of the Maasai and other communities.

Mr Pascal Shelutete, the assistant communication commissioner with the Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) was upbeat about the film.

“It is among efforts being made to hit the country’s target of five million tourists by 2025,” he told journalists at the AICC.

The documentary which featured President Hassan was shot in various places in the country, including Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and some national parks.

Among the sites featured well in the film are the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and Serengeti National Park and leading destinations.

Mr Shelutete said The Royal Tour will serve as a starting point for aggressive marketing of the country’s tourist attractions through the media.

However, some players in the industry insisted that there was a need to make Tanzania an affordable destination for the tourists.

Mr Jivraj, who runs an outfit called Tanzania Private Select Safaris, said the country could be losing revenues because of the high taxation in the sector.

“There are a lot of levies. Let’s make Mama Samia’s drive realistic by making Tanzania tourism affordable. We will not benefit from levies,” he said.

The local launching of the film has come at a time when tourism, recently battered by Covid-19, is showing signs of recovery.

Hotel owners and tour operators said they were back to business as their hotels and tour operations are getting a good number of clients.

“During the Corona days, our rooms were empty. Now we are getting clients, especially for the meetings,” said Ms Sofia Dallo, a sales officer with Hotel Equator.

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Royal Ascot: Aidan O'Brien 2024 stable tour features old favourites Kyprios, Auguste Rodin & Continuous

Auguste Rodin, Kyprios and Continuous headline typically star-studded squad for leading Royal Ascot trainer Aidan O'Brien; Whistlejacket looks the pick of Ballydoyle's two-year-old team; watch every race live on Sky Sports Racing from June 18-22

Wednesday 12 June 2024 11:36, UK

Aidan O'Brien, the 12-time top trainer at Royal Ascot, has saddled a record 85 winners at the big meeting and is set for more glory in Berkshire in 2024.

Since being appointed as the trainer in the historic Ballydoyle complex in 1996 at the age of just 26, he has broken every record worth breaking and won every race worth winning in Europe and beyond.

Royal Ascot has always been a focus point for O'Brien, and it is a meeting that he has enjoyed a great amount of success at.

Indeed, he overtook Sir Michael Stoute as the most successful trainer in the long history of the meeting last year with his record now standing at 85 winners. As well as that, O'Brien has been crowned the leading trainer at the meeting on no less than 12 occasions.

Aidan sat down with Kevin Blake of attheraces.com to discuss those that can give him more glory at Royal Ascot in 2024.

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Auguste Rodin

He's in great order and he has been trained for the Prince Of Wales's Stakes . We were happy with his run in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The hope going into it was that he'd win, but the rain sent the ground in a direction that wasn't ideal for him. He also just had a little wobble when he got pushed out on the home turn which interrupted his rhythm for a few strides. Even though he was beaten, the run was always going to bring him on. Royal Ascot has been a big part of the plan with him, and we couldn't be happier with where he is at the minute. We wouldn't want rain for him and would much prefer faster ground.

The plan is for him to run in the Hardwicke Stakes . We are happy to send him there without a run as we didn't feel there was a suitable lead-in race for him. He's been away for two works, and he seems in good form. He ran great the last time we saw him on the track in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. We thought afterwards that maybe we rode him too quietly and that he would have run better with a more positive ride. We think there's more to come from him and hopefully he can make a strong start to his season at Royal Ascot.

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He is bang on target for the Gold Cup . He has hit every marker we've set for him this season and it has all gone very smoothly. He's never likely to be the type to stretch away and after what happened in France, where he veered left after hitting the front, we are never in a rush to deliver him to the front. We would always ideally like to get him a lead for as long as possible. After all the difficulties he faced last season, we are excited to see him back in the Gold Cup.

Diego Velazquez

It isn't locked in yet, but at the minute it looks like he could go for the Hampton Court Stakes on the Thursday. We are inclined to forgive his run in the Prix du Jockey Club last time. He had a wide draw and Ryan wasn't happy with the slot he ended up in from out there in what was a messy race. We think he'll leave that run behind him and the Hampton Court looks a nice spot for him.

Henry Longfellow

Henry Longfellow will go for the St James's Palace Stakes . His last run in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains was a bit of a mess. He got trapped back in the field in a slowly-run race and every time he tried to come out someone cut the head off him. It was a bit of a non-event, but he didn't have a hard race as a result, and he seems to have come forward from it. We think he'll perform an awful lot better at Royal Ascot. If the rain comes, that'll be fine for him.

Opera Singer

We're really looking forward to seeing her in the Coronation Stakes . She had a hold-up earlier this year and we felt we had to run her in the Irish 1,000 Guineas if she was going to make it to Royal Ascot. She hadn't been away for a work and really, we didn't expect her to run as well as she did at the Curragh as we didn't think she had nearly enough work done. It says plenty about how much class and ability she has that she ran so well. She looks to have come forward at home just as we hoped she would since then and she's one to look forward to.

River Tiber

The plan is to run him in the Jersey Stakes . He ran very well in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and in fairness, you couldn't say he didn't get the mile, but he does show a lot of pace and we feel the Jersey Stakes is a nice spot for him. We'll learn more about him there, but it wouldn't be at all out of the question that he could go back up to a mile after the Jersey. We'll be guided by what we see from him there. He's a horse we've always held in high regard and we'll looking forward to him.

Two-year-olds...

Bedtime Story - The plan is to run her in the Chesham Stakes . We were delighted with her performance at Leopardstown. We didn't really set out to try and force any of these two-year-olds into getting to the Chesham, we just let it happen if it happened. She put her hand up for the job at Leopardstown and looked a classy filly.

Camille Pissarro - The plan is for him to run in the Coventry Stakes . We have thought for quite some time that he is a Coventry horse. He works like a very good horse. He was just green in the Marble Hill last time. Ryan felt he was very babyish and would come forward a good bit again. We're looking forward to him.

Celtic Chieftain - I'd say he's likely to run in the Windsor Castle Stakes . He was ready to run early, but he had a little hold-up that delayed him. We were delighted with what he did at Navan, and it was great to see him beat a horse in Red Evolution that had such a good run under his belt. He was plenty green when he hit the front. He should sharpen up and come on plenty from that.

Easy Mover - I don't think she'll run as it might come a little bit soon for her after only winning on Friday. If she was going to run, it would be the Albany Stakes , but I'd say more than likely she'll wait for the Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh at the end of the month.

Fairy Godmother - She'll go for the Albany Stakes . She has always worked like a really good filly. We couldn't see her being beaten on her debut at Naas, but when she got there to challenge, she started looking all over the place and was beaten. So, for her second start we set out with the intention of riding her much quieter and teaching her as much as we could. She quickened up really well from off the pace to win narrowly and for us she could be rated a fair bit better than the bare form. She seems to have come forward again and is a really lovely prospect.

Heavens Gate - We're aiming her at the Queen Mary Stakes . It's a possibility that she might find that test a little bit sharp for her, but we have to split them up and we hope she might get away with it as she had good pace. I could see her running over seven furlongs later in the season.

Treasure Isle - He's one for the Windsor Castle Stakes . He knuckled down well when winning at Naas last time and we think he's come forward from that. He has plenty of pace and should enjoy Ascot.

Tunbridge Wells - He's another one that isn't a certain runner at Royal Ascot. If he goes, it'll be in the Coventry Stakes . If he doesn't go, he'll be one for the Railway Stakes. He galloped through the line very well at the Curragh and looks a nice prospect.

Whistlejacket - He's the one for the Norfolk Stakes . We thought he couldn't be beaten on his debut, and he ran great, but he bumped into what looked a really good horse in Cowardofthecounty. He had no problem dropping back in trip for the First Flier Stakes and was impressive there. The form has worked out well since then. His full-brother Little Big Bear was beaten on debut and went on to win the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot and we think this fella will go there with a big chance.

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Taylor Swift's Latest Dinner Squad Includes Many Brits, Two Haims, and One Andrew Scott

By Kase Wickman

Personal mythology, like a memorable meal, is not just about the ingredients, but the way they’re combined. And let’s just say it: Taylor Swift is a master chef, as her latest dining outing with pals in West London ahead of her Eras Tour shows in Liverpool proves.

Swift was spotted out in Notting Hill at Argentinean restaurant Casa Cruz Tuesday evening, enjoying dinner with Kate Moss , Phoebe Waller-Bridge , Cara Delevingne , Lena Dunham , Este and Danielle Haim , Chrissie Hynde , and Andrew Scott . This latest squad iteration is an eclectic melange with decidedly British leanings and incorporating some pantry staple-level friends (hello to the Haims and welcome back, Cara and Lena), a few surprising accents (musical legend Hynde and superest of models Moss), and a delightful, attention-grabbing garnish in the form of Andrew Scott.

Not only does Scott have the rare distinction of being a man invited to one of Swift’s GNO group dinners, but the Fleabag actor is also a pal of Swift’s ex Joe Alwyn and a founding member (with Paul Mescal ) of the Tortured Man Club group chat –the name of which is widely speculated to be an inspiration for the title of Swift’s latest album , The Tortured Poets Department .

Scott, who is scooping up accolades and awards buzz lately after his lead role in Ripley , has gone on the record praising Swift’s latest album as “sensational.”

“I texted her yesterday to say how amazing it is,” he told Variety in May . “I think she is just a force of nature, just an extraordinary human, and this album is really, really amazing.”

In the same interview, he downplayed his potential connection to the album’s title, saying of the WhatsApp chat that “I think there were three texts, like, ‘Hey, guys.’ You know those groups that you set up, and they just collapse.”

According to the Daily Mail , several members of the supper squad donned outfits designed by attendee McCartney. Swift wore a black corset, black trousers, and grey coat by the designer, and Delevingne and Waller-Bridge donning McCartney pieces as well.

Swift’s next scheduled Eras Tour dates begin Thursday evening in Liverpool, and she recently made time to see Delevingne perform as Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret in the West End, with the actor/model sharing a photo on Instagram last week of herself and Swift embracing backstage.

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