The Duchess of Cambridge tried her hand at pulling pints as she joined Prince William at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall last night.
Kate, 37, could be seen laughing as she went behind the bar and poured pints with her husband at the party.
The mother-of-three stunned in a £1,590 Missoni metallic-knit wrap dress, which she paired with her signature Gianvito suede stilettos, costing £505, and a nude Mulberry clutch.
There were cheers as Kate poured a pint of Harp Ice lager and set her effort on the bar.
William then took his turn, saying ‘here we go’ as he tilted the pint glass. He watched the tap intently before exclaiming ‘look at that bad boy’ as he admired his work, and added: ‘Perfect… good enough for an advert.’
The Duchess of Cambridge tried her hand at pulling pints as she joined Prince William at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall last night. Kate, 37, could be seen laughing as she went behind the bar and poured pints with her husband at the party
The mother-of-three stunned in a £1,590 Missoni metallic-knit wrap dress, which she paired with her signature Gianvito suede stilettos, costing £505, and a nude Mulberry clutch
There were cheers as the Duchess of Cambridge poured a pint of Harp Ice lager and set her effort on the bar
The Duchess of Cambridge beamed as she poured the pint behind the bar, as her proud husband looked on
The Duchess of Cambridge looked a little apprehensive as she put down her pint after pouring it at the Empire Music Hall
William then took his turn, saying ‘here we go’ as he tilted the pint glass. He watched the tap intently before exclaiming ‘look at that bad boy’ as he admired his work
The couple, who arrived yesterday for a surprise two-day tour of Northern Ireland, were greeted by well-wishers and Lord Lieutenant of Belfast Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyl before making their way inside.
Comedian Shane Todd was among the acts who performed during the event.
He joked: ‘Everyone seems excited for some reason, I met them at the door, they were very nervous but hid it well.’
The couple enjoyed relaxed conversations with many of those in attendance, including former Olympian Dame Mary Peters, who was earlier appointed to the Order of the Garter by the Queen.
William then took to the stage to make a brief speech, which many thought was a thinly veiled call for unity in the wake of continued division over Brexit.
He said: ‘Mary Peters is not only one of the United Kingdom’s sporting legends, she’s also inspired generation after generation to come together in times of trouble and work for the common good – a lesson I hope many of us can learn from.
‘So it was fitting today that Her Majesty The Queen has appointed Mary to be a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter – one of the UK’s highest honours.’
His words will be particularly significant because much of the Brexit tension is over Northern Ireland’s border and the backstop demanded by Brussels to keep trade flowing without the need for controls.
Lord Lieutenant of Belfast Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle greets the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge outside the Empire Music Hall
Kate arriving at Empire Music Hall. The Duchess, 37, stunned in a £1,590 Missoni metallic-knit wrap dress in a flattering powder blue, featuring a mid-length pleated skirt, just hours after donning her sport gear for an impromptu football match
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet Dame Mary Peters during their visit to Belfast Empire Hall for an informal party to celebrate inspirational young people who are making a real difference in Northern Ireland
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a Missoni gown tonight. Kate and William, who arrived for a surprise visit to the city on Wednesday, are attending a party celebrating young people who are making a difference in Northern Ireland
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit the Empire Music Hall. The Duke of Cambridge will use his speech to say Britain needs strong leadership
The couple are all smiles as they arrive at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall. The band LARKS will take to the stage tonight, and guests will encompass representatives from Northern Ireland’s business, arts and sport sectors including Dame Mary Peters who was today appointed Lady Companion of the Most Noble of the Garter by the Queen
The Duke of Cambridge’s message at the celebratory dinner in Belfast could also be seen as a prompt to Stormont to resume its work after the power-sharing deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein collapsed two years ago.
The Prince’s intervention comes just a month after the Queen highlighted the need for respect and seeking out common ground in an address seen as a veiled reference to the bitterness over Brexit.
The appearance at Empire Music Hall wrapped up an action-packed day of activities.
A smile was never far from the Duchess of Cambridge’s face as she showed off her footballing skills, tried her hand at archery, practised putting up a tent and took on her husband in a heated Canadian canoe race.
The couple appeared in excellent spirits as they arrived at their first stop of Belfast’s Windsor Park stadium, where they jostled on the pitch as they joined excited schoolchildren for a spirited kickabout.
Kate, 37, started the day in a £1,200 Carolina Herrera coat and £199 LK Bennett boots, but soon swapped them for a £159 navy Barbour jacket and £80 New Balance trainers which proved a more practical choice. Keen football fan William, 36, also came prepared with a second pair of shoes and spent much of the afternoon in Nike trainers.
After the kickabout, the couple headed some two hours west of Belfast to the Roscor Youth Village on the shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh, where they met youngsters who benefit from the outdoor adventure camp. Kate was given a canoe lesson, while the Duke of Cambridge tested his balance on a low-ropes assault course.
Sporty Kate was in her element as she and William kicked off a surprise two-day tour of Northern Ireland with an action-packed day of activities. The Duchess of Cambridge looked perfectly at ease as she took part in a canoeing lesson, pictured
Ever the sportswoman, the Duchess of Cambridge also put herself forward for an archery session a the youth village
William and Kate later travelled to a youth facility in Co Fermanagh where they helped children pitch tent
Their final visit of the day will be to Belfast Empire Hall to celebrate ‘inspirational young people who are making a real difference in Northern Ireland’.
It is thought the Duke of Cambridge will follow his grandmother the Queen’s lead and call for calm over Brexit in a speech to be delivered at the event.
The Cambridges will carry out number of engagements tomorrow before returning to London. In keeping with royal visits to Northern Ireland, details were not released in advance and the itinerary was not disclosed for security reasons.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the late afternoon at Roscor Youth Village, which serves as a ‘haven of hope and escape’ for children facing challenges in their daily lives.
After being greeted by cheering children, the duke and duchess watched on as children played in a series of activities at the youth facility.
The Duchess of Cambridge playfully jostled with her husband on the pitch before impressing with her skills
Keen to join in the fun, the Duchess ditched her £1,200 Carolina Herrara coat and £199 heeled LK Bennett boots for a £125 Ralph Lauren cricket jumper and £80 New Balance trainers. She impressed with her dribbling and ball skills, right
The Duchess couldn’t keep the smile from her face as they joined schoolchildren for a kickabout at Windsor Park
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Northern Ireland for a surprise two-day tour. The couple are kicking off the tour with visit to Windsor Park football stadium, home of the Irish Football Association
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Belfast for a surprise two-day visit to Northern Ireland. One adorable young well-wisher cheekily stuck out his tongue when Kate came over to meet him outside Windsor Park