Only after this hidden retreat did William and Kate leave for the widely publicised portion of their honeymoon, a two week stay in the Seychelles. Reports also suggest William kept details of the honeymoon plans secret from Kate until after the wedding.
From secret escapes to public duties
While memories of their wedding resurface, the Prince and Princess of Wales have also been in the headlines this week for a very different reason. The couple travelled to Scotland to visit the National Curling Academy in Stirling, where they met athletes preparing for the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
They learned about the history of curling, a sport that began in Scotland in the sixteenth century. After a short demonstration, William and Kate stepped onto the ice for a friendly challenge. William offered guidance as Kate took her first attempt, encouraging her to lean on the delivery stick for balance.
On her second try, Kate sent the stone smoothly into the centre of the target, winning the mini contest. William later joked that the sport was harder than it looked.