The Duchess of Cambridge tries out boxing at the launch of the Heads Together campaign on mental health in London. Photo / Getty
The Duchess of Cambridge tries out boxing at the launch of the Heads Together campaign on mental health in London. Photo / Getty
The Duchess of Cambridge proved she could pack a punch on a royal engagement yesterday - as she picked up a pair of boxing gloves and started sparring.
Kate, 34, faced three-times world champion Duke McKenzie. Prince William and Prince Harry couldn't resist following suit. And while Muhammad Ali stunglike a bee, Harry apparently "purred like a Bentley".
McKenzie said afterwards: "Harry had the strongest punch. He's a banger make no mistake. He runs like a Bentley - he purrs quite well."
Harry was dubbed a "banger" by boxing legend Duke McKenzie. Photo / Getty
Talking about Kate, boxer McKenzie said: "She was lovely, very gentle. She's better than the pair of them as she's more technical. She had a mean right jab and a wicked punch."
The trio were in Stratford, East London, to launch a mental health campaign called Heads Together. Devised by the three royals, it brings together leading mental health charities to encourage people to speak out and seek help - for example by trying a new activity like boxing to relieve stress.
