Kate Middletonis hitting the high seas!
The Duchess of Cambridge headed to the historic naval town of Plymouth in Devon Sunday to take part in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix and dressed for the occasion in a smart navy blue sweater with white nautical stripes.
Kate, 40, matched her look with white linen shorts with gold buttons, white sneakers and gold earrings.
The royal visited Plymouth to take part in a Team Great Britain race against New Zealand in a friendly ‘Commonwealth Race’ around the south coast of England.
Kate previously first met Ainslie at the London 2012 Olympics, where he won his historic fourth gold medal.
The Duchess Of Cambridge Joins The 1851 Trust.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Before boarding the catamaran, Kate also met with young people taking part in the1851 Trust’s activities to promote sustainability. The group learned about seagrass, one of the most important natural tools in countering damaging changes to our climate. As part of the activity, the children made seagrass mats to be planted off Plymouth Sound, which will help improve marine health and contribute to blue carbon capture.
The Duchess Of Cambridge Joins The 1851 Trust.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Duchess Of Cambridge with Sir Ben Ainslie.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Despite their royal status, neither one took the top prize. However, William did place higher than Kate, giving him bragging rights around the palace!
During the awards ceremony, Kate graciously collected a giant wooden spoon — the prize designated for the captain whose team finished last.
William and Kate are now passing their love of the sport onto their three children,Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4.
“They are very much a family of sailors now,” a source previously toldVanity Fair. “Kate has always been a competent sailor, and William’s pretty good too. They have enjoyed some wonderful time on the coast this summer sailing and showing the children how to steer and sail a boat.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
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The insider added thatPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteare also “good swimmers” who had “no qualms about jumping into the sea even if it was a bit fresh.”
source: people.com
