The Duchess of Cambridge has triumphed over her husband, beating him 2-0 in a yacht race on Auckland harbour.
William and Kate went head-to-head in two sprints across the harbour, with experienced sailor Kate easily outstripping the Duke both times.
After last night’s stunning black cocktail frock, Kate chose a more low-key outfit today, stepping out in jeans, a striped t-shirt and a navy blue blazer with gold buttons. William also donned casual attire, wearing brown chinos, an open-neck shirt and a blue jumper.
The royal couple left baby George with his nanny in Wellington this morning and flew to Whenupai Air Base in Auckland to meet families of Air Force servicemen and women.
Despite the unforgiving weather, the couple shook as many hands as possible, rewarding the well-wishers who braved the driving rain to welcome them.
Kate, an experienced sailor, beat her husband in both yacht races.
Kate was very happy with herself after her victory.
Kate at the helm.
Kate on deck of her racing yacht.
Kate was thrilled to get back out on the water. She sailed often at school.
Kate took the races very seriously.
The competitive royal couple have been looking forward to the race for days.
Kate chose jeans and a casual blue blazer.
The sun finally came out as Kate and William cruised around the harbour.
William and Kate donned wet weather gear for their trip out on the harbour.
It poured with rain throughout the couple’s Auckland visit.
Kate chatting to babies at the Air Force base.
Kate was quick to smile and laugh, despite the foul weather.
Kate meeting Air Force families.
William meeting Air Force families.
Kate chatted to as many babies as possible once again.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveiled this portrait of the Queen on Thursday night.
Kate’s bespoke Jenny Packham dress had the New Zealand silver fern hand-beaded onto one shoulder.
Kate accessorised her frock with one of the Queen’s diamond bracelets.
Earlier in the evening, William met with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
William and Kate spent the day in Blenheim, on the South Island, where the Duchess couldn’t resist cooing at every baby she came across.
Kate wore a pair of earrings once owned by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. The earrings match her famous engagement ring.
Kate stopped to chat to every child she came across, winning many little fans.
Kate looked positively radiant at the event.
Kate chose a powder blue Alexander McQueen coat to combat the chilly weather.
William and Kate seemed in excellent spirits on their child-free day.
William had a ball sitting in this antique fighter plane.
William and Kate arriving in Blenheim.
A cuddle for mummy: George gave Kate a huge hug at his first official public engagement on Wednesday.
George stroking his mum’s hair.
George and Kate exchanging kissy faces.
Kate staring at her little prince.
George eating his mum’s hair.
Kate was obviously besotted with her little boy.
Embarrassing moment: George snatched a toy from this little girl before throwing it to the floor.
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