Inverness, Scotland - The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, Prince William and Kate, recently visited DAY1, a Highland-based charity in Inverness, where they engaged in a friendly competition while interacting with the children. The royal couple's visit aimed to support the charity's mentoring, training, personal development, and employability services for vulnerable young people.

During their visit, Prince William, 41, took the lead and successfully completed a task involving bouncing a ping-pong ball into a cup. His wife, Kate, also 41, playfully teased him, remarking, "You've done that before." However, when Kate attempted the game, she faced some difficulties, missing the cup a couple of times. Good-naturedly, Prince William joked, "We'll be here all day!" Finally, Kate managed to land the ball in the cup, exclaiming, "Finally," to the delight of the watching children.

DAY1 focuses on equipping young people with essential social and emotional skills through mentoring and personal development programs. These programs aim to build self-reliance, self-confidence, and assist participants in finding clear direction in their lives. The charity also operates a social enterprise, Inverness Kart Raceway, which serves as an apprenticeship scheme in Automotive Skills.

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, who are known for their competitiveness, recently discussed their competitive sides on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast, hosted by Mike Tindall, Princess Anne's son-in-law. During the conversation at Windsor Castle, the topic of competition between the couple arose. Kate playfully denied being highly competitive, admitting that she and William have struggled to finish a game of tennis, turning it into a mental challenge between them.

The couple's three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, are also showing signs of competitiveness, as mentioned by Princess Anne during the podcast. Kate shared that their children have unique temperaments and as they explore various sports, it will be interesting to see how their competitiveness grows and develops.

Prince William and Kate's visit to DAY1 showcased their commitment to supporting organizations that promote personal development and opportunities for vulnerable young individuals. Their light-hearted competition during the ping-pong game added a touch of joy and laughter to the event, leaving a memorable impression on the children and staff at the charity.

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay continue to serve as positive role models, using their platform to raise awareness about important social causes and inspire others through their genuine interactions and shared experiences.