Kate and Wills get sporty on surprise visit to Northern Ireland
Prince William and Kate Middleton touched down in Belfast on Wednesday for a surprise two-day visit to Northern Ireland.
The couple received a warm welcome, as crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the pair.
Locals filled the Duchess of Cambridge's arms with flowers and The Duke of Cambridge was also seen laughing and joking as he greeted well-wishers.
Prince William and Kate Middleton were all smiles as they arrived in Belfast for a surprise two-day visit to Northern Ireland Getty
The Duchess of Cambridge received plenty of flowers as the couple arrived Getty
They made their way straight to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park where they had a tour around before hitting the change rooms.
Kate swapped her red Carolina Herrera coat dress and suede lace-up heel boots for a more casual look - hitting the field in leggings, runners and a Ralph Lauren cricket jumper.
Wills took off his suit jacket and changed into trainers as well as he took to the field.
The Duchess hit the change rooms at Windsor Park, swapping into a more casual and sporty ensemble Getty
Prince William showed off his ball skills as he took part in some training drills Getty
The couple met a group of children taking part in grassroots programmes with the Irish Football Association.
Then the sporty pair joined in for a kickabout, showing off their ball skills and even took on each other at one point.
It's not the first time the duo have been competitive with each other - with the duo playfully battling it out in Sweden over ice hockey.
The parents-of-three looked at ease among the large group of kids, with Kate even casually plonking herself on the ground in the middle to talk to them.
The couple got competitive with each other on field Getty
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who both champion mental health awareness, then met with those promoting the cause through Ahead of the Game programme.
The charity supports clubs and volunteers when dealing with mental health issues with a focus on challenging the stigma and preventative measures.
According to Kensington Palace the first day of their trip is designed to highlight "the positive impact that sport, nature and the outdoors can have on childhood development, and improved physical and mental health".
The Duchess of Cambridge was in her element as she sat among the young children Getty
The couple then took the sporting competition up a notch, going head-to-head in a canoe race - with Prince William's team winning.
Later tonight, the Duke and Duchess are heading out to a party in the evening honouring local youth.
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