Kate Middleton wears pastel pink dress as she visits a church in the Bahamas

The Duchess of Cambridge cut a graceful figure in a pastel pink midi dress this afternoon as she visited a church on the final day of her week-long Caribbean tour.

Kate Middleton, 40, was pictured in the chic ensemble as she and Prince William left their hotel in the Bahamas ahead of their first official engagement of the day. 

She was later seen greeting locals who had gathered to meet the royal couple after touching down in Abaco, a chain of islands in the northern Bahamas.

The duchess opted for a £254 pink midi gown by much-loved brand Rixo for the occasion, which featured a button-down collar and subtle animal print design.

She paired the shirt dress with a matching £370 clutch bag by Emmy London and £160 wedge heels by Spanish brand Castañer.

The Duchess of Cambridge cut an elegant figure in a pastel pink midi dress this afternoon as she visited a church on the final day of her week-long Caribbean tour

Pictured: Kate Middleton

Pictured: Kate Middleton

The duchess opted for a £254 pink midi gown by much-loved brand Rixo for the occasion, which featured a button-down collar and subtle animal print design 

Once again keeping her look simple, Kate opted for minimal jewellery, and wore her sleek brown tresses in loose waves

Once again keeping her look simple, Kate opted for minimal jewellery, and wore her sleek brown tresses in loose waves 

Prince William and Kate are visiting the Daystar Evangelical Church on Abaco’s main island this afternoon, which was rebuilt after a hurricane tore through the region.

Abaco was dramatically struck by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, which hit the area with winds of up to 185mph and left devastation in its wake.

The hurricane damaged 75 per cent of homes across the chain of islands.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on.

They will hear first-hand what it was like to be on the island when the hurricane hit, and how people have come together to support each other during a difficult time. 

She paired the shirt dress with a matching £370 clutch bag by Emmy London and £160 wedge heels by Spanish brand Castañer

She paired the shirt dress with a matching £370 clutch bag by Emmy London and £160 wedge heels by Spanish brand Castañer 

Prince William and Kate are visiting the Daystar Evangelical Church on Abaco's main island this afternoon, which was rebuilt after a devastating hurricane tore through the region

Prince William and Kate are visiting the Daystar Evangelical Church on Abaco’s main island this afternoon, which was rebuilt after a devastating hurricane tore through the region

Pictured: Kate Middleton

Pictured: Kate Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on. Pictured: Kate Middleton at Daystar Evangelical Church

The royal couple are speaking to people at the church to learn about Hurricane Dorian

The royal couple are speaking to people at the church to learn about Hurricane Dorian

Once again keeping her look simple, Kate opted for minimal jewellery, and wore her sleek brown tresses in loose waves.   

She accessorised with a simple suede, pink clutch bag described online as ‘roomy enough for your essentials and fastens with a secure magnetic popper’. 

Emmy London adds: ‘This versatile clutch comes with a detachable gold and leather chain strap for your shoulder. It’s a timeless piece and a must for your wardrobe.’

Her dress is by trendy brand Rixo, a favourite among a slew of British celebrities including This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.  

Abaco was dramatically struck by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, which hit the area with winds of up to 185mph and left devastation in its wake

Abaco was dramatically struck by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, which hit the area with winds of up to 185mph and left devastation in its wake

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on, and pay a visit to the Daystar Evangelical Church

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on, and pay a visit to the Daystar Evangelical Church

Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen during a visit to Daystar Evangelical Church in Great Abaco

Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen during a visit to Daystar Evangelical Church in Great Abaco

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee

Yesterday, Prince William and Kate greeted crowds and local fishermen as they walked along Montagu Bay in New Providence on the final stop of their Caribbean tour to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

The sailing regattas in The Bahamas is one of the first that has taken place since the start of the Covid pandemic and both William and Kate pitched in as they raced each other in separate yachts. 

In a video shared on their Instagram, the couple thanked the teams for their hospitality and for enduring the poor weather.

In the choppy waters, the duke sailed to victory in a race against Kate today during a rain-affected regatta in The Bahamas to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on, before paying a visit to the Daystar Evangelical Church

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit communities in Abaco to see how they have been rebuilt two years on, before paying a visit to the Daystar Evangelical Church

Kate, 40, was pictured in the chic ensemble as she and Prince William left their hotel in the Bahamas ahead of their first official engagement of the day

Kate, 40, was pictured in the chic ensemble as she and Prince William left their hotel in the Bahamas ahead of their first official engagement of the day

William set sail in an iconic Bahamian sloop named the Susan Chase, whilst Kate boarded a vessel named the Ants Nest II. She also sported a white cap once she was on board with her crew mates that had the boat’s name on in red writing.   

His boat came in about five minutes ahead of four others including one featuring the Duchess of Cambridge, who suffered the ignominy of coming in last with her crew.

It was a second consecutive victory for William, who beat his wife in the King’s Cup charity regatta off the Isle of Wight in 2019 when they last raced on the water. On that occasion her boat was disqualified. 

Kate triumphed when the ultra competitive couple raced yachts in New Zealand in 2014.  

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