The Royal Couple won the hearts A-list celebrities, dignitaries, and inner-city children as they topped off their North American tour with three days in California.
Americans had been anxiously anticipating the trip, and the couple's every move - and wardrobe change - was monitored by the media.
The couple is back in England now, ready to settle in to some quiet time and enjoy being newlyweds.
The past few months have been a whirlwind, an insider told the Daily Mail, and she [Kate] just wants to take a step back and spend some time with her new husband.
Here are some highlights of the California trip.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at Los Angeles International AirportReutersWilliam and Kate – in a crowd-pleasing green dress - attend a private reception at the British Consul-General's residence in Los Angeles July 8, 2011.ReutersPrince William and Kate Middleton ReutersKate and William arrive at BAFTA eventReutersKate speaks to Nicole Kidman at the BAFTA Brits to Watch Event. After the Royal couple toured North America, rumors of Kate being "too thin" began to circulate. Anorexic rumors also started stirring, though Kate has not been diagnosed with an eating disorder. ReutersPrince William chats with Reese WitherspoonReutersKate works on a clay turtle project with students during a visit to the Inner-City Arts campus in Los AngelesReutersBritain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, depart Los Angeles International AirportReuters
