Kate Middleton jets off to Mustique for family break
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Kate Middleton has flown out to the Caribbean island of Mustique for a family holiday with her parents, brother and sister, Pippa Middleton.

Prince William, meanwhile, has stayed behind at home in Anglesey, North Wales, having just returned from a hunting holiday in Spain with Prince Harry.

According to reports in the Daily Mail, he couldn't get time off work to join Princess Catherine in Mustique, but he will be flying out to wife in the Caribbean before the end of the holiday.

The Middleton family flew first class to St Lucia on a scheduled BA flight from Gatwick, and then transferred to Mustique, where they are regular visitors.

The island is known for its balmy climate - temperatures remain at around 75F-80F all year round. Beautiful beaches abound.

Last year, it was reported that Kate's parents, Carole and Michael, are planning to buy a holiday mansion on the island.

The couple are regulars on the exclusive island - and Kate is no stranger to it either.


In 2006, she was spotted enjoying a luxury getaway to the island with Prince William (above), where they stayed in a luxury villa.

Clarence House refused to comment on the holiday.

Mustique has long been associated with royalty since Princess Margaret acquired ten acres of land there in the 1960s.

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Kate Middleton: Top Holiday Destinations

  • <b>Where:</b> Mustique<br/><b>When:</b> August, 2008<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Kate and William spent a week at this upmarket Caribbean paradise haven, which enjoys year-round temperatures of 80F. The island became well known for being a popular holiday hotspot for Princess Margaret, and is also a favourite with Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Elton John.
  • <b>Where:</b> Klosters, Switzerland<br/><b>When:</b> March, 2008<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Kate and William enjoyed a family getaway when they headed to this exclusive ski resort with Wills' dad Prince Charles. The couple are both a dab-hand at working the slopes, and Kate even showed her cheeky side when she poked William with her ski pole. The royal couple also enjoyed a holiday here in March 2005.
  • <b>Where:</b> St Andrews, Scotland<br/><b>When:</b> February, 2011<br/><b>The holiday:</b> OK, it was work mixed with pleasure, but Kate Middleton and Prince William returned to the university where they first met for their second royal engagement in February. Although they were officially there for work, the royal couple were also said to have enjoyed the beautiful local countryside, which prides itself in being part of the Green Tourism Scheme.
  • <b>Where:</b> Lake District, England<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Kate showed off her inherent sporty side on a family holiday in the Lake District when she was just four years old. The princess-to-be can be seen getting her hands dirty as she climbed rocks with a look of pure joy on her face. Cute.
  • <b>Where:</b> Johannesburg, South Africa<br/><b>When:</b> November, 2006<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Kate headed to Johannesburg to celebrate the 21st birthday of Richard Branson's son, Sam. The birthday group reportedly headed off on safari, and, unsurprisingly, travelled first class on Virgin Atlantic.
  • <b>Where:</b> Ibiza<br/><b>When:</b> September 2006<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Kate showed off her amazing bikini body when the royal couple enjoyed some sun, sand and sea action in Ibiza in 2006, where they were spotted soaking up the sun on a luxury yacht.
  • <b>Where:</b> Courchevel, France<br/><b>When:</b> March 2010<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Ski fanatics Kate and William enjoyed the powder at France's celebrity-favourite resort, Courchevel, in 2010. The pair, who were on holiday with friends and family, including Kate's sister Pippa, were spotted enjoying a 'loving' meal at a moutain-top restaurant.
  • <b>Where:</b> Kenya, Africa<br/><b>When:</b> November 2010<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Want to know where Prince William popped the question? The couple were on a luxurious safari holiday in Kenya, where they stayed at the stunning Cheli & Peacock's Lewa Safari Camp situated in the Lewa Conservancy. The camp has 12 sumptuous tents, which cone with ensuite bathrooms, and a swimming pool overlooking the plains. Very romantic.
  • <b>Where:</b> Birkhall, Scotland<br/><b>When:</b> December 2009<br/><b>The holiday:</b> Where do you go if you're dating a royal a fancy a weekend of hunting? Your father-in-law-to-be's fabulous country retreat in Scotland, of course. The royal couple spent New Year here in 2009, and regularly enjoy weekend visits to this beautiful hideaway.
  • <b>Where:</b> Jordan<br/><b>When:</b> 1984<br/><b>The holiday:</b> It was a pretty long holiday... well, two and a half years to be precise! Kate's family moved to Jordan when she was two, and they lived there until she was four and a half. Kate even attended nursery in Amman. Aww.


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