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HER ROYAL STEIN-NESS

Kate Middleton is the toast of Germany as husband Prince William gets the beers in to celebrate beating the Duchess in Heidelberg boat race

Duchess, who joked  this week about wanting more babies, took  a pretend sip before passing her stein to another rower

THE Duchess of Cambridge raises a beer to Germany — as royal fever sweeps the country.

Husband William had cracked open a barrel of local booze  to celebrate beating his wife in a boat race.

 The Duchess of Cambridge raises a beer to Germany — as royal fever sweeps the country
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The Duchess of Cambridge raises a beer to Germany — as royal fever sweeps the countryCredit: James Whatling Photography
 Kate, who joked  this week about wanting more babies, took  a pretend sip before passing her stein to another rower
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Kate, who joked  this week about wanting more babies, took  a pretend sip before passing her stein to another rowerCredit: PA:Press Association

Kate, who joked  this week about wanting more babies, took  a pretend sip before passing her stein to another rower.

Thousands had lined the River  Neckar in Heidelberg to see the pair cox rival boats — with William seeking revenge for Kate’s  2014 sailing regatta victory.

Crowds thronged as the  three-day trip got  blanket positive coverage in the German media, which is nicknaming it “die  Charme­offensive”.

Kate swapped her stylish Jenny Packham dress for a stripey top and sporty leggings while William removed his jacket and put on a pair of blue trainers.

Before they set off Kate told her crew, which included German Olympic rowing champ Filip Adamski: “No pressure, but I do want to beat my husband!”

She admitted she was “worried about crashing” but Filip reassured her:  “If we crash, we crash together.”

 Husband William had cracked open a barrel of local booze  to celebrate beating his wife in a boat race
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Husband William had cracked open a barrel of local booze  to celebrate beating his wife in a boat raceCredit: James Whatling Photography
 Thousands had lined the River  Neckar in Heidelberg to see the pair cox rival boats — with William seeking revenge for Kate’s  2014 sailing regatta victory
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Thousands had lined the River  Neckar in Heidelberg to see the pair cox rival boats — with William seeking revenge for Kate’s  2014 sailing regatta victoryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

William, who admitted “this could be a challenge”, set off without any advice. But he still ended up winning by a length — with the delighted royal high-fiving his victorious crew.

They then discussed who would crack open the beer barrel before Kate said to William: “I’ll let you do that. It’s a man’s job.”

 

 Kate swapped her stylish Jenny Packham dress, below, for a stripey top and sporty leggings while William removed his jacket and put on a pair of blue trainers
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Kate swapped her stylish Jenny Packham dress, below, for a stripey top and sporty leggings while William removed his jacket and put on a pair of blue trainersCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Beaming Kate waves at well-wishers as she arrives in the German city of Heidelberg
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Beaming Kate waves at well-wishers as she arrives in the German city of HeidelbergCredit: PA:Press Association
 Kate laughs as Wills dangles dough and tries to press a pretzel
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Kate laughs as Wills dangles dough and tries to press a pretzelCredit: Getty Images
 Kate applauds William's efforts with the dough
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Kate applauds William's efforts with the doughCredit: PA:Press Association

The couple, both 35, were also seen getting competitive earlier in the day — making pretzels.

William, who plumped for a simple folding method, moaned: “Yours is better than mine. You’re making it look so easy.”

 The couple share a 'loving' glance at a Berlin dancehall
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The couple share a 'loving' glance at a Berlin dancehall

They were  on the second day of their Germany visit  after arriving in Berlin on Wednesday. They spent yesterday without children George and Charlotte, who stayed with a nanny.

Last night William and Kate attended a reception at  the last original dancehall in Berlin.  They are due to visit Hamburg today.

Harry's a sweetie

 Prince Harry was asked to experience the struggles faced by people with brain injuries
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Prince Harry was asked to experience the struggles faced by people with brain injuriesCredit: PA:Press Association

PRINCE Harry is a sight as he tries to ice a cupcake while blindfolded.
He was asked to experience the struggles faced by people with brain injuries.
But Harry, 32, couldn’t resist having a taste of the buttercream. He was visiting charity Headway in Ipswich.

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