Someone was clearly practicing her bow before meetingKate Middleton!
The mom of three is used to receiving curtsies, but one little girl took her royal greeting to the next level at Kate andPrince William‘scharity sailing raceon Thursday. After handing Kate a bouquet of flowers, she deeply lowered her head while dramatically throwing back her arms. To make things even cuter, the girl was sporting whimsical face paint resembling a unicorn (Princess Charlotte, who also has anaffinity for the mythical horses, would definitely approve!) and a popsicle patterned dress.
Both Kate and Prince William are known for squatting down to get on children’s eye level while speaking with them, especially with their own kids —Prince George, 6,Princess Charlotte, 4, andPrince Louis, 1. In fact, the moveinspiredAnne Hathaway to do the same thing with her own son.
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Kate Middleton.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Kate was all smiles throughout the day at sea, despite her team being disqualified during the second race for starting too early.
During the prize-giving ceremony, Kate graciouslycollected a giant wooden spoon— the prize designated for the captain whose team finished last. She laughed and buried her face in her hands as she collected the prize.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
Kate Middleton.Press Association via AP
The event marked the couple’s first public appearance since returning from their family vacation inMustique, where they spent Prince George‘s 6th birthday. They were both sporting tans from their tropical getaway. And to make the outing even more fun, they brought George andPrincess Charlottewith them!
Princess Charlotte.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince George.Karwai Tang/WireImage
The royal siblings, who rode in a boat with their grandparents, Mike and Carole Middleton, wore lifejackets (George also sported an adorable captain’s hat!) as they watched their parents’ race.Prince Louiswas also on the Isle of Wight for the event, likely in the care of the family’s trustednanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.
source: people.com
