Kate Middleton dons a helmet to jump on a mountain bike during a visit to a charity helping vulnerable young people learn outdoor skills with Prince William

• Kate and William are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland
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Kate Middleton looked in her element as she donned a helmet to jump on a mountain bike in Scotland this afternoon, during a visit with Prince William.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when visiting Scotland, are spending the day in Burghead, Moray and Inverness.

As she stepped out of the car on their first stop to the Outfit Moray charity which delivers outdoor learning programmes to young people, the Princess, 41, radiated elegance in a khaki quilted jacket with tartain print.

She layered the jacket over a black turtleneck jumper, black trumpet jeans and heavy-duty boots, and styled her thick brunette locks in loose waves. Meanwhile Prince William, also 41, looked sharp in a khaki jacket and navy trousers.

It wasn’t long before the Princess, who is known for her sporty and competitive streaks, jumped on a mountain bike to take it for a ride – and she beamed while doing so. 

On one’s bike! The Princess of Wales, known for her sporty and competitive streaks, donned a helmet as she took part in mountain biking practice

The couple’s visit today has three destinations; Outfit Moray, Brodieshill Farm and the DAY1 mentoring charity.

Outfit Moray offers young people in the area accessible and affordable outdoor learning workshops.

The aim of the work is to encourage the generation to get outside, help them develop life skills and improve their mental and physical health in doing so. 

In particular, the charity helps children aged between eight and 18 who are vulnerable or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since its inception in 2003 Outside Moray has worked with more than 16,000 young people.

Among the activities the charity involves young people in are mountain bikinh, paddlesports, rock climbing, archery and bushcraft.  

It also runs a number of programmes in local schools such as cycle training, bike maintenance and first aid programmes. 

Brodieshill Farm is a family-run operation where the Lower Speyside Young Farmers have gathered to meet the royals. 

Farmstrong Scotland representatives are also chatting to Their Royal Highnesses about how the organisations are supporting the mental wellbeing of young people in rural communities across Scotland – and local farmers in particular. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales are beginning a busy day of engagements in Scotland, where they are known as Duke and Duchess of Rothesay

The Princess of Wales sported her trademark brunette locks in loose curls hanging down her shoulders

The Princess of Wales, 41, rocked dress-down chic as she arrived in Scotland this afternoon alongside Prince William

The Princess looked elegant in a quilted khaki jacket as she arrived at the first of her three stops for the day

Their Royal Highnesses, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, are visiting Outfit Moray 

 Lower Speyside Young Farmers is run for young people from any background from the ages of 14-29 across the local area and provides opportunities for socialising and interaction in what can sometimes be an isolating environment.

The group has recently taken part in the ‘Are ewe okay’ campaign led by the Scottish Association of Young Farmer Clubs, which encourages members to talk about mental health and break down the stigma and taboo associated with it.

The couple’s third and final engagement of the day is the DAY1 charity in Inverness, which provides mentoring, training, personal development and employability services to vulnerable young people.

The charity aims to equip its young people with the social and emotional skills to succeed in life through mentoring and personal development programmes. These allow participants to build self-reliance, selfconfidence and helps them identify their own interests giving them clear direction in their lives. 

The charity also owns and runs the social enterprise, Inverness Kart Raceway, which serves as the location for its apprenticeship scheme in Automotive Skills.

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