Kate Middletonbrought her sporty style toNorthern Ireland!
Kate wore athletic pants, a blue lightweight jacket over a white sweater with blue and red stripes and New Balance sneakers – and tied her hair back into a ponytail – to take part in a soccer practice with young girls.
The Irish Football Association’s “Shooting Stars” program encourages girls to play soccer, while “Ahead of the Game” works to support clubs and volunteers when dealing with mental health issues, a cause close to Kate andPrince William‘s hearts.
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Kate Middleton.PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty
William also got in on the action, participating in drills wearing blue and orange sneakers.
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The couple also received gifts for their three children – Prince George, 5,Princess Charlotte, 3, andPrince Louis, 10 months: green soccer jerseys personalized with each of their names!
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Pat Jennings.Kelvin Boyes - Pool/Getty
Kate Middleton, Pat Jennings and Prince William.Kelvin Boyes - Pool/Getty
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Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince Williamand Kate previously visited Northern Ireland together for a one-day engagement ahead of their April 2011 wedding. There, they met members of the public and tossed pancakes in the center of Belfast as part of their Shrove Tuesday tour of the city.
The couple returned for a joint visit in June 2016, when they attended the Secretary of State’s annual Garden party at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast.
Prince Williamalso made a solo trip in Oct. 2017 to see the work of Inspire, a charity that reaches 1,500 people through their mental support services.
Kate and William’s visit comes after a week off of royal duty to spend time with their three children. The schools of bothPrince George, 5, andPrincess Charlotte, 3, were closed for half-term break. And of course, 10-month-oldPrince Louisgot to spend some more time with his older siblings!
source: people.com
