It was an understandably emotional reunion. After six long weeks apart, the Duchess of Cambridge drove to RAF Brize Norton to give Prince William the romantic welcome he would have dreamed of while serving in the Falklands.

After such a tender homecoming, the couple might reasonably have been expected to take a romantic, secluded break with only each other for company. 

But although William has indeed gone away with his new wife – he also has the in-laws in tow.