Kate Middleton has proved she is The People’s (future) Queen, as she attended a SportsAid event in London on Wednesday.
The Duchess of Cambridge was photographed getting into the sporting spirit as she participated in taekwondo as well as track and field events.
WATCH: Athletic Kate Middleton shows off her Taekwondo skills
The mother-of-three certainly dressed for the occasion as she snapped sporting a pair of Zara culottes, a green ribbed jumper, along with a pair of Marks & Spencer trainers.
A patron of SportsAid, Kate also delivered a speech about the importance of parents and guardians in their child’s sporting success.
She said: “It’s been fascinating to speak to so many of you here today and also to hear, just now, about some of the experiences you all have, as young athletes and as parents.
“SportsAid are a shining example of how organisations can reach out and listen to families, and provide the best support possible to enable their children to flourish.
“The crucial role that parents and caregivers play in our children’s lives cannot be underestimated.
“For all of you here, you go, and have gone, above and beyond the call of duty; you’ve committed your time and devotion to nurturing your children’s exceptional talents. And as a parent, I have a huge admiration for you and I know just how complex and time-consuming your role is.
“You are simultaneously the transport and logistics managers, nutritionists, laundry service, psychologists, financiers, and crucially, the ones that provide love, support and encouragement when things are tough.
“You may not always feel appreciated, or sometimes even noticed on the sidelines, in the car park or sitting high in the stands. But I am so proud that SportsAid recognises how key your role is and that they understand the challenges and worries you face.
“On behalf of SportsAid, I’d like to thank all the parents and guardians who have played, or are playing, their part in developing this country’s young sporting talent.
“Finally, I know this is an incredibly exciting but daunting time for many of SportsAid’s young athletes, so I’d like to wish the best of luck to all those aiming to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year. We’ll all be cheering you on.”
The snaps come weeks after a report claimed the mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been ordered to do more work.
Royal commentator Omid Scobie claims Kate was forced to increase her duties and become more visible in the royal family and start “pulling her weight”.
“I think there had been times where it felt like she wasn’t doing a lot,” he said on the Heirpod podcast.
“And we’re now at a point where I think she’s really realising the impact that she can have when using her platform wisely.”
However, the royal is said to have gained confidence in her role since she married Prince William in 2011.
Omid continued: “[Her recent work] has seen Kate really step out into a more confident role, we’ve seen her quietly, over the recent months, pick up a little bit of steam.
“And this work with the Early Years, which is a lifelong project for her, she plans to continue with this at least for the next decade.
“Focusing on the impact of childhood experiences and parent’s perspective, child’s perceptive, and carer’s perspective, it’s really something important for her.”
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