Kate sparkles in Her Majesty’s jewels and a striking green dress at black-tie banquet with Prince William on royal tour

KATE glittered in stunning diamonds lent to her by the Queen as she arrived to a state dinner with William in Jamaica on their royal tour of the Caribbean.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, wore a stunning green dress by Brit designer Jenny Packham with earrings and a bracelet borrowed from the monarch's personal collection.

Prince William looked the part in black tie as he arrived with his wife at a dinner thrown in their honour by the Governor General at King’s House on day five of the tour to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The event, in Kingston, was attended by the likes of General Sir Patrick Allen and his wife Lady Allen, the Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet, Matthew and the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Holding.

Kate bonded with Mr Golding - whose party has said it wants Royal Family to further and apologise for slavery and pay millions in reparations.

Both revealed they had studied at St Andrews, although Kate's alma mater was in Scotland and the politician said his was in the US.

But they chatted amicably and Kate told him: "I loved my time there."

The couple walked along the vernada at the mansion's dining room greeting guests.

Kate was heard saying: "It was great I wish I could stay longer. We were tempted by the beaches. Amazing scenery.

"Next time we have to come back with the children."

Speaking to another group of diners before the banquet, she said: "The country is beautiful. We just scratched the surface. It's been so short."

The Duke of Cambridge 39, addressed politicians at the banquet amid continuing unrest over the Royal Family.

He told guests that the slave trade "should never have happened" and expressed his "sorrow" during a seven minute speech.

William also hailed the "spirit" of the Windrush Generation who came from Jamaica and settled in Britain post-war.

Hours earlier, William and Kate were greeted with shouts of “we love you” during their trip to the capital city.

They spoke with trainee teachers at a college and sat with a delighted group of four-year-olds, including birthday girl Natalia Young who wore a rosette and a plastic crown.

Children’s campaigner Kate, wearing a white Alexander McQueen suit and orange blouse, said in a speech that she said she was “touched” by the welcome.

She told the trainees: “We are nurturing the children and the adults that they will become, the families they will build and the communities they will be part of.

“By realising the extraordinary impact of early childhood and by learning more about how children grow, think and behave, I truly believe we are on the cusp of one of the biggest opportunities for positive change in generations.”

Mum-of-three Kate, who has spoken of wanting more children, also cooed at babies at Spanish Town Hospital and saw the roll-out of Covid vaccines.

William told medics: “Catherine and I just wanted to say a massive congratulations for getting through the past few years. You’re just the best people, so well done.”

The royal couple also met Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness, who told them the country was “moving on”.

After private talks, Minister for Legal Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte said: “Every colonial nation has its time when it must reconsider its arrangements.

“I don’t think any issue should have taken the royal highnesses by surprise. They have been warmly welcomed.”

The couple also visited the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute near Montego Bay.

Despite pockets of protests, the pair have been mobbed by huge crowds of well-wishers desperate to shake hands and pose for selfies.