Kate and William cheer cousin Zara Phillips at cross-country
THE Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William joined Prince Harry for a right royal family affair today, as the Windsor clan were out in full force to support cousin Zara.
Dressed in a simple navy blazer and chinos and white shirt, a radiant Kate looked smitten with William, glancing at him affectionately throughout the event.
The young royals are preparing themselves for a very busy few weeks, making an effort to publicly support Team GB at this year’s Olympics.
Kate and William applaud cousin Zara
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It was disappointing about his first change, but his other ones were really good
Playing down the presence of the royals at her equestrian events, Zara jokingly said: "It's normal for an athlete's family to turn up."
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge read a program as they watch the equestrian event
She added that it was an "amazing feeling" to take part in the Olympics and despite a small slip she added she was pleased with her performance.
"It was disappointing about his first change, but his other ones were really good,' she said afterward. 'But he coped with all the crowd and is only getting better."
Crowds at the equestrian arena in Greenwich, south east London, patriotically cheered and waved union flags as the Royal put in a strong performance.
Kate looks at her husband affectionately during the event
She said: "It was incredible, an amazing feeling to be part of the Olympics and to ride for your country and to just be here. The crowd are amazing.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry laughed with Princess Eugenie as they watched Zara put her horse, the appropriately named High Kingdom, through his paces in the cross-country section.
The Duchess of Cornwall also made an appearance – both as a fan and in her role as patron of the British Equestrian Federation.