Kate Middleton andPrince Williamare setting sail!
The royal couple went head-to-head in amajor sailing race on Thursdayin support of several of their charitable causes. (The King’s Cup Regatta was originally scheduled for Friday, but due to forecasted bad weather in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the race was moved up a day.)
Kate, 37, arrived wearing a striped multi-color shirt with nautical-inspired slacks casually paired with white sneakers, while William, also 37, stuck to his go-to look of a suit jacket over a button-up shirt sans tie. They then changed into matching outfits for the race — a white polo shirt with blue shorts. The royal mom also tied her hair into a ponytail, preventing her hair from providing a distraction during the competition.
The event also marked the couple’s first public appearance since returning from their family vacation inMustique, where they spentPrince George‘s 6th birthday. They were both sporting tans from their tropical getaway. And to make the outing even more fun, they brought George andPrincess Charlottewith them! The royal siblings, who rode in a boat with their grandparents, Mike and Carole Middleton, wore lifejackets (George also sported an adorable captain’s hat!) as they watched their parents’ race.Prince Louis, 1, was also on the Isle of Wight for the event, likely in the care of the family’s trustednanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.
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Members of the public were invited to watch the race from grandstands on the shore and enjoy family-friendly activities along the seafront.
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The sporty couple are longtime advocates for being active, highlighting how sports, nature and being outdoors can improve physical and mental well-being.
And they’re not opposed to some friendly competition. While visiting Northern Ireland in March, Kate and William faced off against each other in a canoe race, where William’s boat clinched the victory. Despite falling short, the royal mom flashed a big smile while wearing her helmet and holding her paddle.
source: people.com
