The threat of Hurricane Bill has forced former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to cut short their vacation in Bermuda.

The couple, who arrived in Bermuda on Wednesday evening, were hoping to stay for a long weekend but have had to cut their trip short due to the proximity of Hurricane Bill. The Royal Gazette understands they left yesterday.

While on the Island the couple stayed at Cambridge Beaches in Somerset. Their daughter, Chelsea, was conceived here 30 years ago.