Duchess Kate and Prince William Get Competitive During Windsor Park Visit in Ireland

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Duchess Kate and Prince William Get Competitive During Windsor Park Visit in Ireland

All in! Duchess Kate and Prince William left it all on the field during a royal engagement in Ireland. The couple visited the Irish Football Association at Windsor Park in Belfast, Ireland, on Wednesday, February 27. Kate, 37, arrived in a red, long-sleeve dress, black tights and black booties with her gorgeous locks down. William, for his part, wore a navy suit. As the outing continued, the Duchess of Cambridge changed into a more relaxed ensemble: a navy puffer coat, white sweater, black athletic pants and navy sneakers. She also pulled her hair back into a ponytail to kick around the soccer ball with kids at the event. According to the Kensington Palace Twitter account, Kate played alongside the association’s “Shooting Stars.” The program “encourages young girls to play football and works to support clubs and volunteers when dealing with mental health issues.” The duchess got a bit competitive with her husband too as he joined in the fun. William, 36, sported a navy sweater, blue button-down, black pants and blue sneakers on the field. Furthermore, the children gifted the royals with team shirts for Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 10 months. The duke and duchess are in Northern Ireland for a two-day trip that will conclude on Thursday, February 28. The pair plan to visit Belfast, Fermanagh and Ballymena during their youth-focused excursion. Earlier this month, Kate spoke out about mental health and motherhood at the Royal Foundation’s Mental Health in Education conference in London. She pointed out in her speech that there is “scientific evidence” which proves “the first few years of a child’s life are more pivotal for development and for future health and happiness than any other single moment in our lifetime.” Scroll to see more photos from William and Kate’s visit to Belfast!

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Duchess Kate and Prince William Get Competitive During Windsor Park Visit in Ireland

All in! Duchess Kate and Prince William left it all on the field during a royal engagement in Ireland. The couple visited the Irish Football Association at Windsor Park in Belfast, Ireland, on Wednesday, February 27. Kate, 37, arrived in a red, long-sleeve dress, black tights and black booties with her gorgeous locks down. William, for his part, wore a navy suit. As the outing continued, the Duchess of Cambridge changed into a more relaxed ensemble: a navy puffer coat, white sweater, black athletic pants and navy sneakers. She also pulled her hair back into a ponytail to kick around the soccer ball with kids at the event. According to the Kensington Palace Twitter account, Kate played alongside the association’s “Shooting Stars.” The program “encourages young girls to play football and works to support clubs and volunteers when dealing with mental health issues.” The duchess got a bit competitive with her husband too as he joined in the fun. William, 36, sported a navy sweater, blue button-down, black pants and blue sneakers on the field. Furthermore, the children gifted the royals with team shirts for Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 10 months. The duke and duchess are in Northern Ireland for a two-day trip that will conclude on Thursday, February 28. The pair plan to visit Belfast, Fermanagh and Ballymena during their youth-focused excursion. Earlier this month, Kate spoke out about mental health and motherhood at the Royal Foundation’s Mental Health in Education conference in London. She pointed out in her speech that there is “scientific evidence” which proves “the first few years of a child’s life are more pivotal for development and for future health and happiness than any other single moment in our lifetime.” Scroll to see more photos from William and Kate’s visit to Belfast!

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Dad Jokes

Kate laughed at William as the philanthropists arrived for their royal visit.

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Kid Friendly

The duchess took special interest in a little one while meeting locals at the event.

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Fatherly Advice

William opened up about parenting at a “Future Dads” session on February 14. “It’s very daunting how tiny they are when they first arrive,” he said at the time. “They are so fragile, tiny little fingers and toes. You do feel like if you move them around too much, they are going to break, but they don’t. Wait until they’re 9 months, and they’ll be off.”

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Travel Buddies

In addition to Windsor Park, the duo will learn about Extern, a charity which provides a safe environment for children, and go to the Empire Music Hall for a party that will honor young people making an impact in Northern Ireland.

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Moving Forward

Kate and her sister-in-law, Duchess Meghan, will soon make their first public appearance together since December 2018. The pair, along with other members of the royal family, will attend a reception for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on March 5.

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Team Players

William and Kate beamed as they kicked the ball around with kids.

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Old Pros

The couple have given Prince Harry and Meghan, 37, parenting advice ahead of their first child’s arrival. “Having been through it a few times, their ‘tricks of the trade’ have definitely been appreciated,” a source told Us Weekly in January. “Harry and Meghan are totally open to all help and advice!”

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In the Spirit

Kate and William, who tied the knot in April 2011, appeared to be slightly competitive with each other during the match.