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Kate and William spent their summer holiday in Greece with their children(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\nKate and Prince William\u2019s mystery Greek holiday has finally been solved after the royals and their children secretly stayed aboard the opulent \u00a320million Lady Beatrice yacht<\/p>\n
11:10, 31 Aug 2025Updated 14:08, 31 Aug 2025<\/p>\n
Kate and William spent their summer holiday in Greece with their children(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
When the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a> whisked their family away for their annual summer escape to Kefalonia, locals were left intrigued.<\/p>\n The island\u2019s residents, well-versed in spotting the superyachts of the world<\/a>\u2019s rich and famous, were stumped by which vessel William, Kate, and their children were holidaying on<\/a>. Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands in Greece<\/a>, known for attracting the world’s rich and famous.<\/p>\n For weeks, speculation swirled, with some arguing the royal family<\/a> had boarded a megayacht owned by a UAE royal, while others pointed to the cutting-edge Almax, a \u00a340 million fuel-cell vessel known for its eco credentials.<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: ‘I worked for Prince Charles for seven years – one thing shocked me when he became King’<\/a>READ MORE: Should Meghan Markle join Prince Harry when he comes to the UK? Take our poll and have your say<\/a> A witness even reported seeing the Princess of Wales<\/a> on board. But when the Almax later reappeared with another party, that theory quickly sank.<\/p>\n According to an investigation by the Mail on Sunday<\/a>, the mystery has now been solved: the royal party were guests aboard Lady Beatrice, a 60-metre yacht once owned by the late Barclay twins and recently sold for around \u00a320million to financier Peter Dubens.<\/p>\n The Lady Beatrice carries with it a legacy of both luxury and intrigue. Originally named after the Barclays\u2019 mother, the yacht\u2019s interiors reflect their eccentric tastes – complete with pin-striped seating, faux Greek columns, and frescoed ceilings in the dining room.<\/p>\n Get Kate Middleton updates straight to your WhatsApp! <\/p>\n As the Princess of Wales gets back to her normal duties after a difficult year, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you’ll get all the latest news on the UK’s most famous family.<\/p>\n We’ll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in.<\/p>\n All you have to do to join is click on this link<\/a><\/strong>, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group.<\/p>\n We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO JOIN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With space for 16 guests, a swimming pool, and multiple dining decks, it remains a floating symbol of indulgence.<\/p>\n Dubens, who made his fortune through private equity and ventures ranging from colour-changing T-shirts in the 1980s to investments in media firms, keeps a relatively low profile.<\/p>\n He is chairman of the Time Out Group and founder of Oakley Capital, which two years ago became a minority investor in Thomas\u2019s Battersea – the London school attended by Prince George<\/a> and Princess Charlotte.<\/p>\n The royal family\u2019s trip, which included Kate\u2019s parents Carole and Michael Middleton and other relatives, began on July 21 when they flew by private jet to Kefalonia.<\/p>\n Reports suggest they were taken by limousine to a quiet marina before being ferried by tender to the yacht, which had discreetly switched off its tracking system shortly beforehand to maintain privacy.<\/p>\n \u201cThe children impressed with their politeness and patience during the procedures and inconveniences of the trip,\u201d reported Kefalonia Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n The family spent several days anchored at secluded points around the island, with Prince George reportedly captivated by the seabed and asking crew to fetch snorkelling equipment.<\/p>\n While security teams scouted Fiskardo – regarded as the island\u2019s most picturesque village – the royals ultimately chose to remain on board, wary that a public appearance might overwhelm their young children.<\/p>\n Life aboard Lady Beatrice has not always been so tranquil. In 2022, during her divorce proceedings, Hiroko Barclay recalled tensions between her late husband Sir Frederick and his twin, Sir David, claiming the brothers once physically fought on deck over the future of their business empire.<\/p>\n By contrast, the Waleses appear to have enjoyed a quiet, family-oriented retreat. They left Greece on July 26, with Prince William<\/a> and Princess Charlotte soon travelling to Switzerland to watch the Lionesses triumph in the Euro 2022 final.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_superyachtJPG.jpg\")
The Lady Beatrice yacht is worth \u00a320million(Image: superyachtfan)<\/p>\n![\"Sir](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Sir-David-Barclay-death.jpg\")
Sir David Barclay (left) and his twin brother Sir Frederick after receiving their knighthoods from the Queen at Buckingham Palace(Image: PA)<\/p>\n