All the Best Photos from Kate Middleton and Prince William's Visit to Northern Ireland

Kate Middleton.Photo: PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

01of 26Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesKate MiddletonandPrince Williamheaded to Northern Ireland on Thursday for asurprise visit.

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Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamheaded to Northern Ireland on Thursday for asurprise visit.

02of 26Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe visit marked their first time in Northern Ireland since becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales following the death ofQueen Elizabethlast month.

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The visit marked their first time in Northern Ireland since becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales following the death ofQueen Elizabethlast month.

03of 26The royal couple, who coordinated in blue outfits, started their busy day atPIPS Suicide Prevention Irelandin Belfast, which provides crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm.

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The royal couple, who coordinated in blue outfits, started their busy day atPIPS Suicide Prevention Irelandin Belfast, which provides crisis support for those at risk of suicide and self-harm.

04of 26Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, PIPS has seen a significant rise in those reaching out for help, including an increase of over 500% among young people.

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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, PIPS has seen a significant rise in those reaching out for help, including an increase of over 500% among young people.

05of 26Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images"A greater sort of awareness for reaching out for help as well, so as much as the struggles everyone has seen after COVID, but also the awareness of that you actually can [reach out for help]," Kate said at the organization.

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“A greater sort of awareness for reaching out for help as well, so as much as the struggles everyone has seen after COVID, but also the awareness of that you actually can [reach out for help],” Kate said at the organization.

06of 26Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe couple spoke to charity staff and counselors about the life-saving work, including how it has worked to remove barriers to support those experiencing suicidal thoughts. Some initiatives are its “no appointment needed” service and work to train reception staff to help members of the public in distress.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

The couple spoke to charity staff and counselors about the life-saving work, including how it has worked to remove barriers to support those experiencing suicidal thoughts. Some initiatives are its “no appointment needed” service and work to train reception staff to help members of the public in distress.

07of 26Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesChildren are helped through art therapy, andPrince Williamand Kate joined with volunteers to put together the charity’s “Little Boxes of Hope” care packages.

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Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

Children are helped through art therapy, andPrince Williamand Kate joined with volunteers to put together the charity’s “Little Boxes of Hope” care packages.

08of 26Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe packages are given to children following their time with the charity to aid their recovery.

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The packages are given to children following their time with the charity to aid their recovery.

09of 26Prince William.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe packages also ensure that their parents and guardians feel better equipped to cope.

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Prince William.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

The packages also ensure that their parents and guardians feel better equipped to cope.

10of 26Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesThe couple were all smiles as they greeted locals in Belfast.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images

The couple were all smiles as they greeted locals in Belfast.

11of 26Kate Middleton.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales are known for showing off their competitive sides on occasion, including the day’scocktail mixing race!

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Kate Middleton.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images

The Prince and Princess of Wales are known for showing off their competitive sides on occasion, including the day’scocktail mixing race!

12of 26PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesWilliam and Kate hopped behind the bar to see who could craft a cocktail faster at Trademarket, an outdoor street food and retail market situated in the heart of Belfast.

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PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

William and Kate hopped behind the bar to see who could craft a cocktail faster at Trademarket, an outdoor street food and retail market situated in the heart of Belfast.

13of 26Kate Middleton.PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThey added the ingredients, shook them up and poured out the results.

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Kate Middleton.PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

They added the ingredients, shook them up and poured out the results.

14of 26Prince William.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty ImagesPrince Williamseemed to be enjoying the lighthearted moment!

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Prince William.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images

Prince Williamseemed to be enjoying the lighthearted moment!

15of 26Prince William and Kate Middleton.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty ImagesThe last step? Toasting and tasting!

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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images

The last step? Toasting and tasting!

16of 26Prince William.PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesOutdoors,Prince Williamknelt to give some pets to a pup! At home, Kate andPrince Williamhave a cocker spaniel named Orla.

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Prince William.PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Outdoors,Prince Williamknelt to give some pets to a pup! At home, Kate andPrince Williamhave a cocker spaniel named Orla.

17of 26Prince William.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty ImagesLocal entrepreneur Will Neill set up Trademarket to create a vibrant, welcoming and diverse site which would allow new businesses from different backgrounds to work alongside each other.

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Local entrepreneur Will Neill set up Trademarket to create a vibrant, welcoming and diverse site which would allow new businesses from different backgrounds to work alongside each other.

18of 26Kate Middleton.Phil Noble - Pool/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales chatted with vendors and heard about the measures that have been put in place to ensure the site is both ethically and environmentally sustainable, such as removing single-use plastics and a commitment to paying staff a living wage.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales chatted with vendors and heard about the measures that have been put in place to ensure the site is both ethically and environmentally sustainable, such as removing single-use plastics and a commitment to paying staff a living wage.

19of 26Prince William and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImageTheir final stop of the day was Carrickfergus, about 12 miles from Belfast.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Their final stop of the day was Carrickfergus, about 12 miles from Belfast.

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Kate Middleton.Liam McBurney - Pool/Getty Images

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Prince William and Kate Middleton.Liam McBurney - Pool/Getty Images

23of 26Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesOf course, Kate spent time chatting with little ones!

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Of course, Kate spent time chatting with little ones!

24of 26Kate Middleton.Liam McBurney-Pool/GettyAtense momentcame when a heckler told Kate, “Ireland belongs to the Irish.” The royal quickly moved on to greet other well-wishers.

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Kate Middleton.Liam McBurney-Pool/Getty

Atense momentcame when a heckler told Kate, “Ireland belongs to the Irish.” The royal quickly moved on to greet other well-wishers.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Charles McQuillan/Getty

26of 26Kate Middleton and Prince William.Charles McQuillan/GettyThis week,Prince Williamand Kate have been emphasizing that despite their new titles and change in status in the ranks of the royal family, they are continuing their ongoing work in key areas.

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This week,Prince Williamand Kate have been emphasizing that despite their new titles and change in status in the ranks of the royal family, they are continuing their ongoing work in key areas.

source: people.com