They’re not that interested in the fame and celebrity that comes with it.” If they had it their way, neither Prince William nor Kate Middleton would choose a public life, their former royal aide said in a new interview.

Prince William and Princess Kate are back in the U.K. after spending a luxurious break in Mustique last week—and there’s a very good reason why they love vacationing there. The Prince and Princess of Wales, who skipped the 2025 BAFTAs to head to the Caribbean with their three kids, can relax in absolute privacy thanks to the island’s tight rules.