Basil’ s is the site of a popular music festival

William enjoyed vodka cranberry cocktails, says a bartender

most of the royal couple’ s time away from the spotlight— even mingling with locals at the Cotton House, the only commercial hotel on the island.“ They spent a good amount

The prince and princess cut loose in the Caribbean

Basil’ s Bar is a hot spot on the island

of time there,” confirmed one source of their poolside lounging.“ They had a few security guards watching in case something happened but of course it didn’ t— everyone respects each other’ s privacy here. They were able to relax, eat, drink and swim, talk to locals and other guests of the island in peace.” And it wasn’ t just a quiet retreat! William and Kate timed their trip to coincide with the famous Mustique

Blues Festival, where they hit the dance floor hard.“ Of course they let loose, even Kate!” laughed a longtime waiter at Basil’ s.“ They were drinking and dancing all night. It’ s a party— the music festival is always a good time.” The couple slipped under the radar thanks to the island’ s no-paparazzi policy, but their boozy antics didn’ t go unnoticed by the tightlipped locals.“ I don’ t want other guests to overhear us talking about them,” the waiter hushed to The ENQUIRER’ s mole.“ But I will tell you they were generous tippers,” the staffer smiled.“ Of course, they take care of us like we take care of them.” While William was swilling cocktails, Kate charmed the islanders with her laid-back attitude and healthy glow.“ She blended in so seamlessly. She was able to shop at the little grocery store without anyone bothering her. They have access to a full team of butlers and chefs, but Kate always shops for herself.” And while William and Kate enjoyed each other and danced under the stars, Kate’ s mom, Carole Middleton, babysat the royal children back at the villa, celebrating her 70th birthday.“ Carole was there with the kids so Kate and William could sneak away and enjoy the party,” the insider said.

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