William and Kate: honeymoon ends
The couple spent ten days in the Seychelles Islands (the same place where Collor celebrated his victory in 1989) and are now returning to royal work.
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, have left the Seychelles islands (the same location where former President Fernando Collor celebrated his victory in the 1989 presidential elections) after a ten-day honeymoon, according to officials from the island nation on Saturday. "They were happy and clearly satisfied with their stay," said Alain St Ange, a representative of the Seychelles Tourism Division, who accompanied the young couple's departure on Friday. Prince William's office at St. James's Palace in London confirmed the couple's return. Both "enjoyed their time together and thank the Seychelles government for helping to make their 10-day honeymoon memorable."
Foreign Minister Jean-Paul Adam said his nation was proud to have hosted the couple. "The people of Seychelles are honored by the choice of Prince William and his wife to return to Seychelles on this special occasion and are proud to have offered them this peaceful and private holiday," the Foreign Minister said.
The archipelago of 115 islands is located in the Indian Ocean, about 1.600 kilometers off the east coast of Africa, and is known for its fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. The Seychelles coast guard helped ensure the couple's privacy on the North Island. On their last day, the couple invited the sailors ashore to thank them personally. William and Kate married last month. The royal family and the Seychelles government have declined to disclose the honeymoon location.