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The fun event, which celebrated young people who are making a difference in Northern Ireland, capped a busy day for William and Kate, who also showed off their athletic skills.

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The parents of three took part in outdoor activities including soccer, canoe races and archery during their first day in Northern Ireland.

? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join children involved in the @OfficialIrishFA's grassroots programmes for a kickabout at @NorthernIreland's Windsor Park. #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/ya242qCXyX

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 27, 2019

The Duke of Cambridge joins young people for activities @Extern1978’s Roscor Youth Village — the site puts a strong emphasis on supporting young people through outdoor activities and developing independent living skills. #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/dcJ840q4BT

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 27, 2019

???? A victory for The Duke of Cambridge's team in the canoe race at @Extern1978’s Roscor Youth Village #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/6aN0fpwII8

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 27, 2019

?? The Duchess of Cambridge joins young people @Extern1978 for archery at Roscor Youth Village #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/eQkryfJoZB

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 27, 2019

William and Kate were greeted by enthusiastic crowds Thursday in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Kate reportedly said she was \"feeling broody,\" a British term for feeling like you’d like to have a baby, after meeting a young baby in the crowd. Kate's youngest child, Prince Louis, will turn 1 in April.

?? Hello Ballymena! #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/quc40r6v9W

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019

?? Hello Ballymena! #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/quc40r6v9W

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019

Kate joined makeup and storyboard demonstrations with students at Malvern Primary School in Ballymena. She and William also attended a camera demonstration led by students.

?? The Duchess of Cambridge joins a @Cinemagic make-up demonstration and storyboard masterclass demonstration with children from Malvern Primary School #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/JkKqeHVahN

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019

?? Lights, Camera, Action!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join @Cinemagic @BFI Film Academy attendees for a camera demonstration. #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/1fkfxleIE0

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ended their Northern Ireland visit at Sure Start, an organization that \"supports parents with children aged under four years old living in disadvantaged areas in Northern Ireland,\" according to Kensington Palace.

?? At Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start The Duchess of Cambridge joins a spring time gardening activity, which gives children and parent an opportunity to plan their own springtime flower to bring home and take care of. #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/VrqVr7saI4

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019

?? Hatching Dinosaur eggs at Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start — which children and their parents work together to open and hatch, supporting children’s physical and cognitive skill development. #RoyalVisitNI pic.twitter.com/GAKQ6CdvTZ

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2019
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