agree for the photo sessions it was tacky. But I disagree for the honeymoon. Regarding the past english wedding the destinations has always been known for the heir to the throne and the honeymoon was part holidays part business like usuel and duties.
Charles, being the previous heir, he married in 80's and he went round the United Kingdom if I am correct. That's hardly a honeymoon. The most recent royal honeymoons, except for Victoria's, the destination has been kept a secret and hasn't been for business reasons. William shouldn't be doing business on his honeymoon and he shouldn't go where he will undoubtedly be recognised.
Secondly, nobody choose for his honeymoon a destination where they are used to go, to see the same people, do the same things, no surprises then.
Is that always the case?
Take Charles an example you used, with Diana he went on the Britannia - he's been there before. With Camilla - he went to Birkhall didn't he? and I'm sure he's been there before. The familiarity of a place makes it extra special, how many times have they been to Kenya?, twice perhaps. Kenya has a lot to offer for a couple so young as William and Catherine and it holds a special place in their hearts.
It's a perfect opportunity for william to introduce kate to australia and new zealand without being an official tour but just holidays and of course some walkabouts.
You're turning their honeymoon into an official occasion. It should be a private, secluded holiday where they can be themselves. No business, no commonwealth, no duke and duchess stuff. William and Catherine. Man and Wife. That should be it IMO.
You never choose a destination for whom you have some kind of attachement for your honeymoon. Often the husband surprise his wife with a destination she does not know.
Again, is that the same for every one or has it just been the case for you? Kenya to me, seems the logical place for both of them. Australia would be logical for William only and he may surprise Kate - if he does fine. But it should not turn into an non-official visit where they are photographed every 10 seconds.
Can I ask you where did you spend your honeymoon and if it was a destination you knew before?
A bit personal, but I am a 17 year old. However, I would love it if I spent my honeymoon where I was proposed to - or at least a country I had stepped foot in before. A holiday to an unknown country should be done after marriage IMO, you don't know how it would affect the newlyweds.