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Did Kate Middleton let her husband Prince William win this race?

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton to mere mortals, took part in a 100 metre sprint alongside her husband and brother-in-law on Sunday to help promote the London Marathon.

It turns out that even while sprinting Kate looks like she is just about to step onto a red carpet, smiling serenely as she glided towards the finish line during the relay at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London.

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Harry, William and the Duchess of Cambridge race against each other at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to promote a mental health campaign called 'Heads Together'.

With a bit of an effort, she looked as if she would have probably beaten Prince William, whose face showed signs of a struggle, and given Prince Harry a run for his money.

Harry was the clear winner on the day and even had time to glance over his shoulder to mock William's speed. 

Maybe Kate couldn't bear the idea of a sulk on the way home in the car, and let William come second, while she took the bronze.

Kate looked chic in a $525 coral quilted ski jacket by Perfect Moment that has already sold out. She added black skinny jeans and New Balance trainers.

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Prince George, three, and Princess Charlotte, one, did not take part in the event. 

While the trio will not be taking part in the 42 kilometre event on April 23, they are hoping to raise awareness of their mental health campaign, Heads Together.

It aims to change the national conversation on mental wellbeing to a positive one, and is a partnership between eight charities that provide frontline mental health support.

"We want to normalise mental health, we want to get people talking about it, to make it more normal and to reduce the stigma," Prince William said.

"You are crucial to making this happen and we can't do it without you."

Kensington Palace added in a statement: "Too often, they have seen that people feel afraid to admit that they are struggling with their mental health.

"This fear of prejudice and judgement stops people from getting help and can destroy families and end lives. They want to help change the national conversation."

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