Duchess of Cambridge joins Prince William on first public appearance since the birth of Prince George.

Kate arriving at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

The Duchess of Cambridge's decision to join her husband at the launch of an ultra-marathon today was a surprise and her attendance was only revealed this morning.

The Duchess of Cambridge made her first public appearance since the birth of Prince George when she joined Prince William as he started the Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon, the annual 135 coastal run. But Prince George did not join the royal couple.

The Duke was on the island to start the gruelling, three-day annual "ultra" marathon run around the coast of the island, known as the Ring O' Fire. The annual event is a 135-mile foot race around the rugged coast of Anglesey, staged over three days and including 13,695 feet of ascent.

 William and Kate ringing the bell to open the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

Wearing a tweed jacket and slim black trousers the Kate laughed as she met some of the runners and their families and volunteers before the start of the ultra marathon. 

While mingling with the crowds Prince William was given some wet wipes for the youngest royal. He has already spoken about changing Prince George's nappy.

William and Kate (on the right) ringing the bell to open the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

William and Kate greeting well-wishers at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.

 The royal couple have lived on Anglesey for years and have always spoken of their love of the island.

 William said a public goodbye a fortnight ago as he confirmed his young family would be leaving their Welsh home and moving "elsewhere" when his posting comes to an end this month, having completed his three-year tour as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot based at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

The Duke is widely expected to leave north Wales and return to London with Kate and their baby son to take on more royal duties rather than stay in the service.

 

Recycling Style File: For today's Ring O'Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon opening in Wales, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a $59 "White Printed Top with Bow On The Shoulder" blouse from ZARA (http://tinyurl.com/aeb9db3). Kate was last seen wearing the top on March 3, 2013 during a trip to Arosa, Switzerland.

Today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the Ring O’ Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon in Wales. Before ringing the bell to start the race, they met with some of the runners, their families, and event volunteers. The marathon marked Kate's first public appearance since Prince George was born on July 22nd.

Kate greeting well-wishers at the Ring O'Fire Marathon.