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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head in a relay race this afternoon alongside Prince Harry as they took part in a training day ahead of the London Marathon.

Competitive Kate tied her hair back as she pelted full throttle along side her husband at the race which took part at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) in London on Sunday.

Despite her efforts the Duchess, 35, lost out to her brother in-law who came in first thanks to the encouragement of well-wishers from the sidelines.  

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head in a race this afternoon as they took part in a training day for the London Marathon at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) in London

It seems that the mother-of-two might have missed the memo this afternoon as she arriving in a pair of jeans which might have been to blame for her loss.

The Duchess may have ditched her usual high glamour in favour of a bright orange puffa jacket but it seems she wasn't prepared to stoop to a pair of joggers for the training day.

Kate paired her £280 quilted ski jacket by Perfect Moment with a pair of black skinny jeans which will surely prove a challenge to run in.

Kate joined her husband the Duke of Cambridge and brother-in-law Prince Harry for a training day with the runners taking part in the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for Heads Together, the official Charity of the Year.  

Prince Harry came in first place beating his brother and his sister-in-law at the event on Sunday afternoon 

Kate paired her £280 quilted ski jacket by Perfect Moment with a pair of black skinny jeans which surely proved a challenge to run in which may have been why she lost out today

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This weekend was an active one for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. They all took part in a relay on the training day for Heads Together charity, the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year.

Despite the physical activity, Kate chose to wear jeans to the event, but she kept things practical on the footwear front, donning a pair of New Balance trainers. Her outerwear looked super cozy for the current chill too, choosing to wear a ski jacket over her outfit.

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No hard feelings: While she may have come in last place Kate showed there was no animosity between herself and her husband

Right royal flirt: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be in especially playful mood this afternoon

The training day is for Team Heads Together which is the campaign to change the conversation on mental health which is spearheaded by the royal trio.

Prince Harry appeared to have looked to his sister-in-law for style advice also pictured in a puffa jacket in navy blue and appeared, too, to have shunned joggers in favour of jeans. 

Equally Prince William appeared to have forgotten his kit showing up in a pair of khaki chino style trousers and a navy woolen jumper. 

Forgotten your kits? Surprisingly none of the royal trio decided to wear sports gear to the training session 

Limbering up: Prince William seems to be taking tips from other runners as he prepares to race his family 

On your marks: The royal trio take their positions as they prepare to race one another with the support of other runners 

A good sport: Kate could barely take the smile off her face as she sprinted to the finish line on Sunday

The royals had plenty of encouragement from members of the Heads Together team this afternoon 

Head start: As the race began it looked as though the Duchess may actually take the lead 

While she may have come in last there appeared to be no hard feelings between the Duke and Duchess this afternoon.

The royal couple appeared to be in a particularly flirtatious mood today and could be seen embracing one another following the race.  

Approximately 150 runners are taking part in the training day, which will include a run around QEOP and a training session on the London Marathon Community Track, beside the former Olympic Stadium. 

Pleased to meet you: Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by officials as they arrived the Olympic Park on Sunday

Approximately 150 runners are taking part in the training day, which will include a run around QEOP and a training session on the London Marathon Community Track

The day will also include informative presentations and question and answer sessions in the Copper Box Arena, on training and preparing for a marathon from specialists in areas such as nutrition, running and stretching.

Team Heads Together runners will also receive advice and encouragement on how they can lead from the front in achieving the campaign mission of starting millions of conversations on mental health in 2017.

The runners are fundraising for the eight Heads Together Charity Partners or the campaign itself and there will be a session to support their efforts in raising funds for the services and support giving vital help with mental health, day in, day out.

The Duchess seemed keen to get some tips from some of the runners before her race 

Who me? Prince Harry appears to give one of the runners a right royal telling off on Sunday afternoon 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will join runners while they are training on the London Marathon Community Track and at a warm down in the Copper Box Arena, before The Duke gives words of encouragement to the runners.

Their Royal Highnesses will also set out how all 38,000+ runners in this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon will be able to help Heads Together make it the ‘mental health marathon’, alongside supporting whichever great charity or personal cause they may be running for.

Their Royal Highnesses will be joined by Paula Radcliffe, the current Marathon World Record Holder and three-time London Marathon winner, who will also give advice and encouragement to the assembled Heads Together runners. 

British 400m Record Holder and London Marathon regular, Iwan Thomas, will also join the training day as part of the Team Heads Together team running this year’s Marathon and take part in a Q&A session.