The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge might be experts in remaining regal at all hours of the day but on rare occasions sometimes they can’t help but let the mask slip.
This could be glimpsed at the London Marathon on Sunday. While handing out water to thirsty runners near the finish line, Prince William and the Duchess were boldly splashed with water.
One of the brazen competitors managed to get the Prince directly in the face, with a few droplets hitting the immaculately turned out duchess. But while the king-in-waiting seemed amused, the Duchess appeared less than impressed.
Nevertheless, its worth noting that the majority of runners bombarded the royal couple with high fives, hugs and selfies. Prince Harry was also at the race but fortunately was not in sight for the water incident.
The three royals, whose mental health campaign Heads Together is the official chosen charity for the marathon, stood at the start line to blast the klaxon that marked the start of the race and continued to express their support for the runners at various points.
“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are spearheading the Heads Together campaign to end stigma around mental health,” reads the charity’s website. “Heads Together aims to change the national conversation on mental health and wellbeing, and is a partnership with inspiring charities with decades of experience in tackling stigma, raising awareness, and providing vital help for people with mental health challenges.”
Record figures of runners took part in this year’s marathon. More than 40,000 athletes embarked on the gruelling 26.2 mile run.
