Kate Middleton practising her taekwondo moves during SportsAid event

Kensington Palace have shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Kate Middleton’s visit to a SportsAid event in London yesterday.

Kate, 38, a patron of SportsAid, was on hand to celebrate the important role parents and guardians play in their child’s sporting success. 

And the new video posted to Kensington Royal’s Instagram account sees the royal playfully practising her punch, before she takes a bow.

The mother-of-three looked to be having a whale of a time as she was taught some taekwondo moves, before she tried her hand at a race. 

Posting the video, the caption read: ‘Behind the Scenes with SportsAid @TeamSportsAid are doing incredible work to #SupportTheNext generation of young British sportsmen and women aspiring to be the country’s next Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and World Champions. 

‘Go behind the scenes with The Duchess of Cambridge as she joins a special SportsAid event at the London Stadium to celebrate the role that parents and guardians play in their child’s sporting success. 

‘SportsAid helps young British sportsmen and women aspiring to be the country’s next Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and World Champions.

‘The charity supports over 1,000 athletes each year, the vast majority aged 12 to 18, by helping financially towards training and competition costs.

‘Most young athletes also rely heavily on their parents and guardians, who are often the ‘team behind the team’, providing financial, logistical and practical support.

‘SportsAid runs sessions for both athletes and their family members, allowing parents and guardians from across sporting disciplines to meet each other, share their stories and experiences, and benefit from the guidance that the charity can provide.’

The Duchess became the Patron of SportsAid in 2013 and has met many young athletes helped by the charity, as well as Olympians and Paralympians who were previously supported by the organisation, at SportsAid’s training days, performance workshops and fundraising events.

Yesterday Kate delivered a speech in which she praised the work SportsAid does in supporting families so children can achieve their dreams. 

She said: ‘It’s been fascinating to speak to so many of you here today and also to hear, just now, about some of the experiences you all have, as young athletes and as parents.

‘SportsAid are a shining example of how organisations can reach out and listen to families, and provide the best support possible to enable their children to flourish.

‘The crucial role that parents and caregivers play in our children’s lives cannot be underestimated.’