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Serene is a 134 metre motor yacht which was launched in 2011 by Fincantieri Yachts, and is believed to be one of the most technologically advanced in the world.
The Fincantieri Yachts team developed the Serene project from a groundbreaking concept design by Espen Oeino with the interior spaces designed by Pascale Reymond from Reymond Langton Design.
She has seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads, a large sea-water swimming pool and a tender garage suitable to fit a submarine.
Delivered in 2011, she is one of the largest yachts in the world and a benchmark in technology, innovation and style, not to mention winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 in the 3,000-tons-and- above category.
Fincantieri could not have had a more spectacular debut in the sea’s most exclusive market segment with a project reflecting the importance they place on the sea, technology and owner satisfaction.
Serene has been built to meet SOLAS regulations (Safety of Life at Sea), under the supervision of the Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and finally registered under the brand new, at that time, PYC (Passenger Yacht Code).
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SERENE is a 26.82 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Sanlorenzo and delivered in 2023. She is one of 65 SX88 models.
Her top speed is 23.0 kn, her cruising speed is 21.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 1000.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from three Volvo Penta diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 3 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 116.0 GT and a 7.0 m beam.
She was designed by Officina Italiana Design , who has designed 290 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.
The naval architecture was developed by Sanlorenzo , who has architected 569 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Lissoni Associati , who has 71 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.
SERENE is one of 5708 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 4.0 GT above the average.
SERENE is currently sailing under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1614 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United States of America. For more information regarding SERENE's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .
Specifications
- Name: SERENE
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
- Model: SX88
- Builder: Sanlorenzo
- Naval Architect: Sanlorenzo
- Exterior Designer: Officina Italiana Design
- Interior Designer: Lissoni Associati
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SERENE Yacht – Dreamlike $400M Superyacht
The impressive yacht was designed by Espen Øino International, with interior design by Reymond Langton Design.
Built by shipbuilders Fincantieri, SERENE was delivered in 2011 from their Muggiano-based shipyard. The superyacht is the epitome of luxury and offers an excellent yachting experience.
SERENE yacht interior
British designer Reymond Langton Design penned the interior design of the SERENE yacht. The superyacht can accommodate 24 guests across 12 cabins in 1 master suite, 1 VIP, seven doubles, and three twins.
There is accommodation for 62 crew on the 134m yacht that ensures that guests have a lavish and luxurious experience.
The yacht’s amenities include seven swimming pools, an underwater viewing room, and a health spa.
The beach club stretches almost throughout the interior length of the yacht, providing an excellent indoor-outdoor area for guests to enjoy on the water level.
The beach club features one of the most advanced swimming pools built onboard a superyacht.
A dedicated children’s playroom makes the yacht a family-friendly yachting experience for guests. There is an indoor climbing wall, a top deck with a wet bar, and a jacuzzi.
The SERENE yacht has another spa pool on the sun deck for relaxation on the water, surrounded by sun loungers.
The yacht also has two helicopter pads. The fun features of the yacht include a pizza oven and a teppanyaki grill on board. The yacht’s interior is defined as modern and luxurious with attention to detail.
The yacht also features many social spaces for guests to use and a conference room to conduct business on board.
Espen Øino International penned the expert exterior design of the SERENE yacht.
The 134m vessel presents an imposing with six decks, a blue steel hull, and a white aluminum superstructure. She was built by Fincantieri in their Muggiano shipyard and delivered in 2011.
An impressive display of underwater lights emphasizes the yacht’s exterior during the night.
The yacht was the first ever to be built by the Italian shipyard, which had primarily focused on commercial ships before.
Specifications
The 133.9m superrich has a beam of 18.6m and a draft of 5.6m. She has a massive volume of 8321 gross tons powered by 8 MTU engines.
With a range of 5000 nautical miles, she has a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.
The SERENE yacht is one of the largest yachts in the world; at the time of her delivery, she was placed at the 9th largest yacht in the world. She has a $25 – $35 million running cost per year.
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There is a first time for everything and Fincantieri has reached that milestone again with the launching of their first ever Superyacht Serene . The Serene is a culmination of more than 50 years of strong growth and creativity by Fincantieri whose base of operations is in Italy where it all started. Although, Fincantieri is only celebrated it’s golden anniversary they have had more than 7000 vessels constructed and 200 years of actual shipbuilding experience within the companies that make up the shipbuilding firm known as Fincantieri. Fincantieri has 10 shipyards as well as subsidiaries in both Italy and the United States, which they can use to service your needs.
The largest yacht that has ever been built in Italy the mega yacht Serene is a grand achievement for both the shipbuilder and its ultimate owner. The Serene is in a very exclusive class since it is a member of the 10 largest yachts in the world club exclusivity makes this vessel very desirable amongst the world’s wealthiest connoisseurs of yachting. The Serene has been designed with the incorporation of both sophistication and technology in mind making them one and the same. All of this adds up to a yacht that can serve as both a base of corporate operations and personal playground, and will set sail by years end making way for Fincatieri’s next project at 140 metres.
The 134-metre superyacht hull is a remarkable sight because of its impressive size and obvious claim as the centerpiece of any port it is at berth in. The hull of the Serene has been built to comply with the top class of international safety regulations regarding passenger transports. The hull of the Serene is constructed using the latest state of the art materials that will not only make it incredibly tough, but lightweight for a better max speed. Seven decks make up the Serene from top to bottom, which also includes a hanger, two helo-pads, and a salt-water swimming pool that can accommodate its service craft including a submarine that can reach 100 metres in depth.
There has been no expense spared with regard to the interior of the Superyacht Serene as well. There is more than 4500 square metres of interior space that includes 2700 square metres of opulent luxury that Pascale Reymond personally designed. The bridge of this awesome ship is a captain’s dream workspace with the best in operating systems that can do the job safer, easier, and comfortably. The owners and guests aboard the Serene will not want for any creature comfort that comes to mind either. The cabins are all well appointed with the finest in materials and furnishings. The common areas of the Serene are expertly appointed as well, and there are state of the art entertainment systems ship-wide for all to take advantage of personally or as a group.
Specification of the Serene :
Length Overall: 133.90 m/439.30 ft Beam: 18.50 m/60.70 ft Draught Max: 5.50 m/18.04 ft Hull Material: Steel Superstructure: Aluminium Naval Architect: Espen Oeino International Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design Ltd.
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The striking 134-metre mega yacht SERENE was built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri and launched in 2011. She represents one of the largest vessels built in Italy to date and one of the largest vessels in the world. Her elegant exterior design work and engineering were completed by Espen Oeino, who is amongst the world’s top yacht designers. Reymond Langton Design completed her inspiring interior design. Not only she is great in proportion she is also one of the most sophisticated in style and features the latest, state-of-the-art technology. Serene has a maximum capacity to sleep up to twenty-four guests on board overnight (plus 4 bona fide supernumeraries).
NOTABLE FEATURES: ~Enormous internal sea water pool ~2 heli-pads, one of which converts to either a pool or dance floor ~Submarine ~Multiple pools and Spa pools ~Snow room ~Steam room ~Jet stream swimming pool ~Several children's playrooms ~Climbing wall and "between the decks' slide ~Underwater viewing room ~Outdoor Cinema ~Boardroom ~Piano room and bar ~Conference room ~Sauna ~Hammam ~Beauty centre ~Swim platform ~Private swim platform with lift ~Beach club ~Dance floor ~Observation lounge with domed fireplaces ~Exhaustive list of yacht toys
SERENE is a truly remarkable vessel, which was designed to take her owners anywhere in the world in sublime luxury and ultimate comfort and safety. Spanning seven private decks, she is in a class of her own on every level.
She provides a full seven decks of exterior and interior space and boasts a generous beam of 18,5 metres, meaning she is an extremely high volume vessel. Equipped with almost every system and amenity conceivable, she also features a relatively enormous internal sea water pool, two helicopter landing platforms, and storage for a large submarine which can also be modified for use as a comfortable internal tender docking station. SERENE has an abundance of pools and Spa Pool’s, a snow room, a steam room plus hot and cold spa pools and a jet stream swimming pool.
Some other memorable and extraordinary features include several dedicated Children’s playrooms – one with a climbing wall and ‘between the decks’ slide and one with x-box, PlayStation and other entertainment facilities. She also has a Nemo room for underwater viewing plus an outdoor cinema.
SERENE was built according to SOLAS rules and regulations. She is a massive and yet impeccably proportioned mega yacht which was built to a very high standard and excels in safety. She is a floating palace which provides a personal and intimate environment where her lucky guests are truly indulged in unrivaled luxury. A renowned world traveler and also one of the largest charter yachts in the world.
From her striking Espen Oeino designed exterior lines to her sumptuous Reymond Langton designed interior, SERENE is a very well-designed superyacht which achieves everything a yacht could want to. This yacht is in a class of her own, whether considering her style, size, design, amenities, performance or technology. She has few equals afloat on any level and therefore represents the ultimate yachting experience.
M/Y Serene is particularly technically advanced and complex and yet, in addition, she is also currently one of the largest private luxury yachts available for holidays. In fact, not only is she is one of the top 10 largest luxury private yachts in existence but she was the largest yacht to be launched in 2011. Serene offers exceptional value for her size, quality and for her impressive specification.
SOME MORE ABOUT M/Y SERENE
The sundeck offers Hot and Cold Spa Pool’s alongside the spacious jet stream pool, sun lounge, and sun pad areas. There is a day head on the sundeck.
The aft area of the deck below offers a helicopter pad that converts to an either a pool or a dance floor.
Below this is the owner's deck.
Deck 4 Upper deck: The forward observation lounge is a spacious inviting lounge area with panoramic views, ethanol fireplaces and easy access to the exterior. An ideal place to relax alone or with the entire party.
Aft of the observation lounge are 3 well sized double cabins ( all with king size beds), one convertible double/twin and one twin nanny/staff cabin. All with excellent en-suite facilities and wardrobe.
The conference/ boardroom on deck 4 boasts excellent audio-visual facilities and can also be divided into two separate conference/meeting rooms.
The piano bar and lounge are the perfect settings for an evening’s entertainment.
The main deck offers a range of possibilities: immediately aft is a bandstand with a non-slip dance floor. In the day this glass floor can be withdrawn letting natural light flood the fresh water / seawater pool below.
The interior boats the formal dining area with either a split or united dining for 24+ and guest lounge, further accommodation of 2 doubles, nanny suite, and children’s suite. Forward to starboard the children's games room drops through two decks and has an interior slide and climbing wall plus play area. A true paradise for the kids.
Deck 2 aft offers endless possibilities for fun. The seawater or freshwater swimming pool, sauna, hammam, and beauty centre with swim platform. A uniquely designed 'snow room' with snow maker for those who love to leap from the freezing cold into the sauna, the sea or the hammam!
The owner's sea cabin with its private swim platform (and private lift) is a further superbly appointed double cabin.
Opposite the guest galley is a degustation room where a permanent selection of edible delights is available 24/7 for guests. Last but not least the Nemo room is a Jules Verne adventure - decorated as the interior of an ancient submarine ( 20,000 leagues under the sea) this room offers glass bottom viewing and delights for all.
A Place For Everyone To Unwind:
By day, deck five is perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing, with a wet bar, barbecue, pizza oven and even a Japanese style teppanyaki grill. After lunch, guests might head to the bridge deck for a dip in one of M/Y Serene’s swimming pools, if the 15-metre saltwater pool on the beach club is too crowded. Of course, there are hot and cold Spa Pool tubs and an expansive sun lounging area. After a hard day, the top deck is the perfect place to watch the sun go down, perhaps from the comfort of yet another pool or one of its neighboring Spa Pools, before beginning an evening of entertainment. Dance the night away on the aft deck, with its two bars, dance floor, and bandstand...
Divine relaxation:
Guests looking for activity on board can choose from a myriad of swimming pool; Spa Pools, both hot and cold; the inimitable snow room, spa area, sauna and even a cinema. Designed with family holidaying in mind, Serene has a children’s playroom complete with X-Box, PlayStation, and climbing wall. For kids of all ages, there is a slide between decks 3 and 2, a much more fun alternative to lifts and stairs!
The yacht which gives everything:
Delve into the yacht’s garage and you will discover an exhaustive collection of tenders and toys, ensuring water fun for all guests of any age. Serene also boasts a helicopter hangar and two helipads (one of which converts into a swimming pool when not in use). And finally… for the businessman who needs to work, hidden away there is even a boardroom with full conference facilities.
Opulence with a modest touch:
SERENE Specifications
It feels as though there are endless secret places to explore and enjoy. Serene’s master cabin has its own private lift direct to the Nemo Room, an intimate underwater viewing room inspired by the novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. For a different attraction, the galley also has glass walls so guests can enjoy the incredible expertise of the chefs in action. And although you might not expect ‘cosy’ to be an adjective used to describe a 134m superyacht, the forward observation lounge, with its domed fireplaces, is just that. For a moment’s peace, bookworms can retreat to the onboard library while others head for pampering in the spa deck. For more formal entertaining and socialising, the dining room features its own cocktail bar, complete with grand piano.
Impressive for her sheer size and volume her space has been utilized in a such a fashion that guests never feel dwarfed nor lost. She is a very personalised yacht with a stunning attention to detail.
Yacht Charter Accommodation
SERENE can accommodate twenty four guests. She has 12 enormously luxurious staterooms including a principal's/owner's deck/suite, VIP staterooms and guest staterooms in both a double bed and twin bed arrangement. The principal's deck boasts an exterior hot tub situated on the principal's terrace. The principal's stateroom has a centered oversize California King bed, full walk in dressing area and spacious en suite bathroom. (The second master cabin also comes with full ensuite facilities and walk in dressing room.) The owners stateroom has its own lift which links to the owner’s 'sea cabin on deck 2' with private swim platform. Aft of the owners suite is the owners salon, lounge bar and library with fireplace. This area is accessible to guests or able to be kept private for the principal, depending on requirements. Serene also generously accommodates a crew of fifty two in separate crew quarters. The principal's deck boasts an exterior hot tub situated on the principal's terrace. The principal's stateroom has a centred oversize California King bed, full walk in dressing area and spacious ensuite bathroom. (The second master cabin also comes with full ensuite facilities and walk in dressing room.) The owners stateroom has its own lift which links to the owner’s 'sea cabin on deck 2' with private swim platform. Aft of the owners suite is the owners salon, lounge bar and library with fireplace. This area is accessible to guests or able to be kept private for the principal, depending on requirements. Serene also generously accommodates a crew of fifty two in separate crew quarters.
Charter Amenities and Extras
SERENE includes an exhaustive list of entertainment facilities, amenities and water toys. There is almost nothing her owners and designers haven't thought of. Tenders & Toys: In addition to the exhaustive list of yacht toys, Serene also boats Helicopter hangar and two helipads, Internal seawater swimming pool, hot and cold Spa Pool plus jet stream swimming pool on the sundeck and pool/helipad on the upper deck, Submarine (currently on order) (and Hanger) plus a cinema. Tenders: 10m Pascoe tender, 7.4m Pascoe tender, 9m Southern Ocean ( limo tender), 9m Southern Ocean open, 27' sports fishing safe boat. Toys: Full diving support, compressors, nitrox etc, 2 x laser sailing dinghies, Assortment of Sea Kayaks, Full range of inflatable toys, water skis, wakeboards, deep sea fishing equipment. Children’s playroom with climbing wall and between the decks slide. Children’s playroom with x-box, PlayStation etc Full and extensive range of guest toys can be provided by your broker. COMS: Full conference room / board room, nemo room - underwater viewing room decorated in the spirit of 20,000 leagues under the sea. Communications include: VSAT, SATCOM, GSM,... Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: guest cinema, Conference room and boardroom with full audio-visual equipment. All exterior dining areas have the facility to be heated if in cold climates.
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A Closer Look at Serene: The $330 Million Yacht Bill Gates Chartered
While many people must scrimp and save to afford a family holiday, that is not the case for the rich and famous, who have the financial means to go wherever they want whenever they want. You will not find them in budget motels or trying out a destination’s free attractions. Instead, wealthy people can choose the most luxurious accommodation and unique experiences possible for their vacation. One such person who can afford these luxuries is Bill Gates who, with a personal net worth of $95.4 billion, is the second richest person in the world. He has even chartered a yacht worth $330 million to enjoy a vacation with his family.
According to Boat International , Gates chartered a yacht called ‘Serene’ for an estimated $5 million per week. He did this to enjoy a break away with his wife and three children. The family enjoyed a week together on the yacht just off the coast of Porto Cervo, Sardinia, in August 2014.
The 133-foot yacht is one of the largest in the world, and it is owned by Yuri Scheffler, the Stolichnaya vodka magnet. This yacht was delivered to him in 2011, and he has had it on the charter market ever since. Built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, it has a rather impressive crew of 53 to take care of the needs of those who charter the yacht. So, what is on the inside of this ship to make it such an amazing experience that is worthy of the high price tag?
The Yacht Charter Fleet has ways for its travelers to enjoy activities both off and onboard. The helipad is available so that guests can take trips to the mainland to enjoy a little sightseeing, a meal in a restaurant, or a local activity. There are also jet-skis available for some fun one the waves around the boat or to travel back to the mainland to enjoy some time away from the yacht. Furthermore, the yacht has its very own submarine. However, you might wonder why anyone would want to get away from the yacht when there is so much to enjoy onboard, including activities for children. Just some of the activities and amenities on board for entertainment include a climbing wall, a trans-deck waterslide, a snow room, a playroom, multiple pools, and a cinema. This means that there are plenty of things onboard to keep the children entertained.
This yacht is not all about the kids having fun, as there are plenty of things for the adults, too. In fact, Serene has a myriad of amenities spread over its six decks that make this a unique way to vacation. From the outside, one of the ship’s most impressive features is its supersized bathtub on the sun deck. The award-winning Serene has a private beach club that has a secluded sunbathing area and a sauna. There are also two Jacuzzis and a sundeck dance floor. Opposite the relaxing hot tun tucked underneath the ship’s observational deck is a fully stocked wet bar with extra sun loungers.
Two of the indoor living and entertaining spaces include a cocktail lounge and a piano bar, while outdoor there are various al fresco dining areas, such as a wet bar, a barbeque, a Teppanyaki grill, and a pizza oven. An unusual space in this yacht is the underwater observation lounge, which many people would find a relaxing area as they watch marine life existing in tranquility around them. Serene also has rather impressive accommodation and it can accommodate up to 24 guests. There are 12 luxurious staterooms, include a master suite, a VIP suite, seven double suites, and three twin cabins. The interior design is the work of Espen Oeino with styling by Reymond Langton. The duo has created living spaces that are stylish and opulent while also being comfortable and versatile.
One of the most impressive areas in terms of styling is the sky lounge. This room is decorated in shades of cream that is accented by darker colors and finished with wooden fixtures. It is equipped with sofas, chairs, and coffee tables for relaxing, and boasts some of the most impressive views from the ship which you can view from almost any vantage point. Another fantastic space is the main lounge, which is a more formal area for entertaining. The main color used is white, which gives the room a bright and airy feel, and some warmth is added with darker tones. Central to the room is a piano, which is surrounded by cocktail tables. An unusual feature of this room is its chandelier. The lounge is located directly above the main dining area, and the chandelier drops between the two rooms.
A double staircase leads down to the chic dining area below. It is set to accommodate a maximum of 24 guests and features two 12-seater tables. However, there is the possibility of entertaining even more people as the tables are extendable and there is plenty of space. This means you can host a banquet in this room. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the rooms give spectacular panoramic ocean views.
Bill Gates’ time on the yacht with his family is part of his plan to take a more relaxed approach to life and to spend some time away from the office. He has said that he doesn’t have the energy he had when he was younger and plans to balance running his Microsoft Empire and enjoying time with his family better now that he is older. This includes taking vacations away with his loved one. Serene and other chartered yachts are the perfect way for this billionaire businessman to relax and have some fun in comfort and privacy.
Since Gates’ vacation on the yacht, Scheffler has sold the superyacht to Mohammed bin Salman, the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia says Yacht Harbor . The Saudi Arabian royal paid a whopping $458 million for the yacht in July 2015. The yacht was once the ninth largest in the world, but it has now dropped into the 15th place because even more impressive superyachts have been built since.
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By Editorial Team 8 August 2014
The 133m/436ft superyacht SERENE has welcomed aboard the world’s wealthiest man, Bill Gates and his family for a charter vacation in the beautiful cruising grounds of Sardinia .
The Microsoft founder and philanthropist along with his wife and three children have been enjoying the Mediterranean summer in style this week during their annual vacation off the coast of Porto Cervo. As one of the largest superyachts in the world and equipped with every conceivable amenity in addition to an in impressive crew of 52, the 2011 Fincantieri-built motor yacht SERENE was the perfect choice for this ultra-luxurious vacation.
According to reports in the Daily Mail, the on board helipad was put to good use with trips to the mainland for some tennis lessons followed by an afternoon out on the jet-skis to entertain the kids. If that wasn’t enough, there is also a submarine, snowroom, cinema, playroom, multiple pools, a climbing wall and a trans-deck waterslide on offer to keep them entertained for hours.
In between running his Microsoft Empire and extensive charity commitments, luxury charter vacations have provided the perfect platform for him and his family to enjoy time together in comfort and privacy.
The grown-ups aren’t left out of the fun however during a charter on the award-winning SERENE, with an exhaustive array of facilities. For total relaxation, the private beach club features a sauna and secluded sunbathing area, there is also a sundeck dance floor, two Jacuzzi’s and numerous al fresco dining areas to choose from. For entertaining meanwhile, SERENE provides luxurious interior living spaces to include a chic piano lounge with cocktail bar while outside a wet bar, barbeque, pizza oven and Teppanyaki grill ensure fantastic Mediterranean soirees.
She is one of a handful of yachts able to charter with more than 12 guests, boasting 12 stunning staterooms to accommodate up to 24 guests, comprising a master suite, VIP, seven doubles and three twin cabins. With design from Espen Oeino and interior styling by Reymond Langton, SERENE has been meticulously design to offer charter vacations of the highest calibre while ensuring stylish, comfortable and versatile living spaces.
In an interview earlier this year, Mr Gates said he doesn't plan to stay at the office for days at a time as he did in his younger days when he had 'energy and naiveté' on his side. In between running his Microsoft Empire and extensive charity commitments, luxury charter vacations have provided the perfect platform for him and his family to enjoy time together in comfort and privacy. Since its founding, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has raised and donated billions towards research and development to tackle problems throughout the world to help the world’s poorest people lift themselves out of hunger and poverty.
Whether it’s a classic sailing yacht or magnificent luxury vessel such as SERENE, charter yacht vacations offer the world’s most high profile names the freedom to experience private time with loved ones away from the spotlight. Charter rates for SERENE start at €1,600,000 per week to €2,800,000 plus expenses, for further information contact your yacht charter broker . Alternatively take a look at the full selection of motor yachts available for charter .
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Princess Kate Is Seen Out for the First Time Since Her Surgery
She went incognito in dark sunglasses
For the first time since she underwent abdominal surgery in January, the Princess of Wales was seen out in public.
The first photos of her were taken and released this morning. In them, she is seen riding passenger in a vehicle being driven by her mother, Carole Middleton, near Windsor Castle.
Kate wears a dark coat and dark round sunglasses. She also wears a serious expression, as does her mother, who is in a dark coat as well.
Princess Kate last made a public appearance on Christmas, and was hospitalized at the London Clinic in mid-January for a “planned abdominal surgery.” The palace refrained from specifying the reason for the operation, but Harper’s Bazaar learned it was not cancerous.
The palace said at the time that Kate’s engagements had been postponed and that she would not return to work until after Easter, which falls on March 31 this year. They added that Kate “hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private. Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’s progress when there is significant new information to share.”
For several weeks afterward, there was radio silence from the palace and the rest of the royals on Kate’s condition. But after speculation rose online about the princess’s whereabouts, the palace said in a statement shared to Bazaar last week: “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant.”
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The superyacht world is speculating that Mark Zuckerberg just bought this 118-meter boat
- The 118-meter superyacht Launchpad made her maiden voyage last week.
- The yacht world is speculating that her owner is Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- Here's what we know about the luxury vessel.
In the world of superyachts , privacy is the most valuable asset. It can be next to impossible to discern the details of a superyacht transaction — and that's particularly true if the vessel in question is worth nine figures.
Yet some in the boat blogging world are speculating that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the new owner of Launchpad, a megayacht currently moored in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after she made her maiden voyage from Gibraltar to St Maarten last week. Launchpad clocks in at 118 meters long, about nine meters shorter than Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru .
The transaction could not be confirmed, with yacht world insiders declining to share what they know and representatives for Zuckerberg not responding to a request for comment from Business Insider. In the past, reports about Zuckerberg owning superyacht Ulysses have proven false.
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"It is Feadship's standard policy to never divulge any information about our yachts with reference to ownership, costs, or delivery, etc," Feadship, the ship's builder, wrote to BI. "Whether it is an 18-meter Feadship from the 1960s or a 118-meter Feadship from the 21st century, we do not share private information."
But Zuckerberg's name has been connected to Launchpad for a few months now, beginning in December when reports swirled that he visited Feadship's shipyard in the Netherlands.
Then, earlier in March, yachting bloggers like eSysman SuperYachts and Autoevolution started speculating that he officially snagged the boat, originally built for a sanctioned Russian businessman, at a $300 million price tag. (While that's a seemingly huge amount, it's still less than 0.2% of Zuckerberg's $177 billion net worth.)
Another clue that might point to US ownership is that the yacht bears the flag of the Marshall Islands, a US territory and commonplace for American buyers to register their ships, according to public marine tracking.
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SuperYacht Times , an industry publication and intelligence platform, has some of the best images of the yacht. Photos show a swimming pool on her main deck and a large helipad.
While less is known of the interior, a vessel of her size can likely sleep dozens of guests and crew and may have amenities like an expansive gym where Zuckerberg could practice his jiu-jitsu or a spa with a massage area. We suspect there's also space for plenty of toys — which could include his viral hydrofoil foil .
Do you have any details about Launchpad or any other superyachts? Email reporter Madeline Berg at [email protected].
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