Prince William and Kate don grass skirts and dance in Tuvalu

Prince William and Kate Middleton donned colorful skirts and showed off their dance skills on the island of Tuvalu, the last stop on their tour of the Far East and South Pacific.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 30, arrived on the tiny, remote island on Tuesday, 18th September 2012, where they were transported from the airport on thrones carried by men wearing grass skirts.

Later that day, they joined locals at a dancing celebration. Both got up and joined the performers, swaying their hips and moving their arms.

Kate got to her feet and joined in multiple times, while William saved his dancing for later in the evening.

They also took part in another local custom, in which dignitaries spray perfume on the dancers they like as a symbol of respect or gratitude.

The royal couple brought a bottle of Paul Smith London for Men, which they used to spray the performers.

The high-energy evening comes after the royal couple had an overnight stay at a resort on Tavanipupu in the Solomon Islands.

William and Kate also went snorkeling, sipped pina coladas and enjoyed a romantic dinner under a bamboo canopy, despite heavy tropical rain showers.

"I was astounded at how down to earth and lovely they were. They just seemed to love it. They were happy and relaxed," said Pamela Kimberly, the resort's co-owner.

Tuvalu is the last stop on the couple's nine-day tour, marking Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

The Royal pair previously stopped in Singapore, Malaysia and the Solomon Islands.

The trip came as furor erupted over the publication of topless photos of Kate, taken during the couple's vacation in Southern France earlier this month.

On Tuesday, 18th September 2012, a French court ordered a magazine publisher to hand over all digital copies of the photos within 24 hours, and blocked further publication of the images.

The ruling only applies to the French publisher, and not other publications that have already run the photos in Italy and Ireland.

God save the Queen. Long Live England, WIlliam and Kate.

Prince William and Kate Middleton having a good time in Solomon Islands, 16-18 September 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate in 'much brighter mood' during their Solomon Islands visit beginning 16th September 2012 to 18 September 2012.

After Singapore and Malaysia, the royal couple continue their 9 days tour of the Far East and the Pacific, by visiting Solomon Islands.

Here, it is evident that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in a "much brighter mood" now that their lawyers are dealing with the legal action over the topless photos of the Duchess.

Putera William dan Catherine Middleton kini di kepulauan Solomon selepas melawat Sabah, Malaysia

Selepas melawat Sabah, Malaysia, pewaris tahkta British, Putera William dan Kate Middleton kini berada di Kepulauan Solomon, di Pasifik, kira kira 900 batu dari Papua New Guinea.

70,000 penduduk Solomon menyambut ketibaan pewaris tahkta British ini....

Solomon Island mempunyai 1,000 pulau dengan keluasan 28,400 kilometer persegi dan ibunegaranya Honoria di kepulauan Guadalcanal yang pernah menjadi lokasi pertempuran perang dunia ke 2 antara Jepun dan tentera Perikatan.

All the best Kate and William.

Kate Middleton meets world no. 1 badminton player, Lee Chong Wei in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14th September 2012

3 famous people meets up at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, 14th September 2012, one is the future Queen of England while the other 2 are Malaysian Olympics medalists.

Seen here, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton chit chatting with 2008 and 2012 Olympics badminton silver medalist, Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and partially hidden, is Pandelela Rinong, who won bronze in the 10 metres platform at the recent 2012 London Olympics games.

“It’s something that I’ve never thought would happen in my life,” Chong Wei tells the online portal, Red Carpet exclusively.

“They (The British High Commission in KL) called me up when I was holidaying overseas after the London Olympics and asked if I could meet The Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge when they’re in town. So I said yes immediately.”

Apart from Chong Wei and Pandelela Rinong, Kate also met former Bond girl Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh, also a Malaysian, for tea.

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Party was hosted by the British High Commissioner, HE Simon Featherstone.

Thanks to his good time management. Chong Wei has managed to squeeze some time for his royal fans despite his hectic training schedule, which is scheduled at 3.30pm on Friday, 14th September 2012 in Bukit Jalil.

All the best Kate, Chong Wei and Pandelela. God Bless the Queen.

Gambar Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton bertemu Lee Chong Wei dan Pandelela Rinong

Ketika di Kuala Lumpur, Kate Middleton sempat bertemu pemenang pingat perak Olimpik London 2012 dan Beijing 2008, Dato Lee Chong Wei dan Pandelela Rinong, gangsa Olimpik London terjun 10 meter platform dalam sesi minum teh di British High Commision di Kuala Lumpur.

Ketiga tiga orang ini amat famous, namun saya rasa Kate lebih famous.

All the best William and Kate, Chong Wei and Pandelela, and Malaysia, God save the Queen.

Putera William dan Catherine Middleton, riang dan gembira melawat Lembah Danum, Sabah, 15 September 2012

Raut riang kegembiraan jelas terpancar di wajah Prince William dan isterinya Kate Middleton di Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, Sabah, pada Sabtu, 15th September 2012. Kate nampak tidak terjejas dengan kontroversi gambarnya yang disiarkan sebuah majalah Perancis dan disedari pasangan diraja ini semalam, Jumaat 14 September, 2012 ketika masih berada di Kuala Lumpur.


Jika anda berkunjung ke Hutan lembah Danum dekat Lahad Datu, Sabah maka inilah pemandangan terindah yang pasti dikenang sampai bila bila. Anda harus bangun seawal 5 pagi dan naik menara pemerhatian untuk melihat hutan tropika berusia 130 juta tahun ini diselubungi kabus dan awan, bak salju mendakap minda. Hutan Danum lebih tua dari hutan Amazon di Amerika Selatan.

This is the famed view of Danum Valley pristine rainforest, older than Amazon rainforest in Latin America, majestically covered by mist, can be seen early morning from an observation post.







Kate Middleton jika dilihat dari dekat, memang lawa, cantik dan anggun. Namun hatinya hanya boleh dimiliki oleh seorang Putera Raja dan pewaris Tahkta Britain. Kalau setakat lelaki biasa bujang terlajak atau teruna trang tang tang yang mau beli rokok pun susah, enggak bisa mengorat si Kate dong hehehe..... kecuali Kate dari zombie kg Pisang!!!










Duke dan Duchess of Cambridge, Putera William dan isterinya Catherine Middleton yang dalam lawatan empat hari ke Malaysia, siang tadi melawat pusat konservasi hutan simpan lembah Danum dekat Lahad Datu, Sabah pada Sabtu 15 September 2012.

Lawatan ke lembah Danum yang dilakukan sejak pagi hingga ke petang tadi, bagi melihat dengan lebih jelas usaha Malaysia khususnya Sabah, dalam program pemuliharaan hutan hujan tropika.

Pasangan diraja British itu tiba Kota Kinabalu malam tadi, jmumaat 14 September 2012 sebelum diraikan dalam majlis resepsi dihoskan kerajaan negeri bersama ketua menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Musa Aman di hotel penginapan di Tanjung Aru.


Dan awal pagi tadi, Putera William, pewaris tahkta Britain selepas ayahnya Charles dan Catherine atau Kate menaiki helikopter Sabah Air yang dipandu juruterbang berpengalaman, Kapten Naru Kiob (gambar atas yg pakai tie), ke pusat konservasi lembah Danum, yang menempatkan pelbagai spesies flora dan fauna serta diiktiraf antara hutan hujan tropika tertua di dunia.






Inilah canopy walkway yang menakutkan!!!

Untuk rekod, hutan Danum yang berusia 130 juta tahun dikatakan lebih tua daripada hutan Amazon di Amerika Selatan.

Di sebalik kontroversi gambar percutian pasangan di raja ini yang disiarkan sebuah majalah Perancis, sehingga mengundang tindakan saman, mereka kelihatan ceria sepanjang lawatan ini.

Sejurus tiba, pasangan diraja ini diberi taklimat di pusat luar lembah Danum yang menyediakan kemudahan penyelidikan saintifik hutan tropika Asia Tenggara dengan kerjasama Royal Society London.

Lebih 300 penyelidikan sudah dijalankan di sini termasuk oleh pelajar jurusan Sarjana dan Doktor Falsafah dari Universiti terkemuka Britain seperti Cambridge.

Putera William dan Kate kemudiannya meluangkan masa kira kira 45 minit melakukan "jungle walk" selain melawat makmal penyelidikan.

Persinggahan seterusnya ke canopy walkway berupa perjalanan merentasi hutan Danum, melalui titian khas sepanjang 300 meter, mencecah ketinggian 26 meter dari tanah.

Lembah Danum seluas 438 kilometer persegi, terletak 82 kilometer dari Lahad datu, diuruskan Yayasan Sabah, menjadi contoh program pemuliharaan hutan di dunia.

Antara tarikan di sini, keindahan hutan yang diselubungi awan pada awal pagi.

Hutan simpan Lembah Danum dikelaskan hutan terlindung kelas satu, terletak di kawasan hutan yang belum terusik ekosistemnya.

Kawasan ini menjadi habitat 125 spesies mamalia, 72 reptilia, 300 spesies burung dan 56 amphibia.

Termasuk spesies dikategorikan terlindung sepenuhnya iaitu orang utan, badak sumatra, monyet belanda dan gajah pygmy.

Dianggarkan 4,000 orang utan menjadikan hutan lembah danum sebagai habitatnya, menjadikan ia habitat terbesar primate itu di Borneo.

Program pemuliharaan di lembah danum bertujuan memastikan kelangsungan hutan hujan tropika dan hidupan liar, untuk generasi akan datang.

Pasangan diraja itu kembali ke Kota Kinabalu lewat petang tadi dan menginap di sebuah pusat peranginan 5 bintang di Tanjung Aru sebelum meneruskan siri lawatan ke luar negara sempena jubli intan pemerintahan Ratu Elizabeth Kedua ke kepulauan Solomon, awal pagi esok.


Ketibaan William dan Kate di lapangan terbang Kota Kinabalu pada Jumaat 14 Sept 2012, disambut gadis berpakaian tradisi Sabah termasuk kaum Rungus ini.


Ketika di Kuala Lumpur, Kate Middleton sempat bertemu pemenang pingat perak Olimpik London 2012 dan Beijing 2008, Dato Lee Chong Wei dan Pandelela Rinong, gangsa Olimpik London terjun 10 meter platform.

All the best William and Kate, God save the Queen.