Exclusive: William and Kate's $720,000 Honeymoon: New Details!
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So in love in the Seychelles!
Newlywed royals William and Kate are spending a super-luxe one-and-a-half week honeymoon on North Island, one of over 100 islands in the lush African island-nation in the Indian Ocean -- and the new Us Weekly, out now, has brand-new details on the once-in-a-lifetime getaway. (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie plus David and Victoria Beckham have also spent time on the posh former British colony.)
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At a reported cost of $720,000, the Duke, 28, and Duchess, 29, rented out 11 villas at North Island Lodge. Some of the amenities: A private butler tending to their every whim (from a beachside ice cream sundae to a specific pillow!); an open-air bath filled with frangipani flowers; golf carts and mountain bikes to check out the island's remarkable flora and fauna, and more. (Just one of those hand-crafted villas has two bedrooms and nearly 5,000 square feet of space!)
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"They have been looking forward to this trip as much as they were their wedding," one Kate source tells Us. The getaway (where, perhaps, a royal heir could be conceived!) is "the first time in months they can relax together, away from everything and anyone."
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For much more on the honeymoon -- more photos, incredible perks and their return to royal reality -- pick up the new Us Weekly, out now!
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13Who paid for the honeymoon? Look at the smirk on kates face--she GOT him.
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I guess this means their bodyguards get to stay in one of the villas. Nice job!
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Just leave them alone, and stop bashing them. William is following in his mother's footsteps 100%, by donating to many, many charities. Do not judge what you don't know. Leave them alone!
He's a millionaire and donates money and time to many charities. Who cares if he spends $700K on his honeymoon!
Why was it rude to say they may conceive a child? Chances are they'll have sex on their honeymoon - that's kind of the whole purpose of a honeymoon â?? and where their is sex there is the possibility of conceiving. Statistically more Royal babies are conceive on honeymoons than not. Of course the usual royal honeymoon of 3 to 6 month does increase those odds dramatically, but that is the primary function of the crowned successor once married to produce an heir and a spare. I think part of the reason Will and Kate waited so long to get married was because they knew theyâ??d have to have children ASAP once the I Dos were said.
this is ridiculous almost a million dollars for a honeymoon and half of the world doesnt even have money to buy themselves food..disgusting.
They need privacy. I hope they are enjoying their honeymoon.
Wow, how rude can Us be? '', perhaps, a royal heir could be conceived'' Seriously? That's trashy to even put on there.
They don't need 11 villas. They need privacy and the resort needs money to not rent out those 10 other villas to the paparazzi. I hope they are enjoying their honeymoon!
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What do they need 11 villas for?