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Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run
Prince William and Catherine made an unexpected appearance to meet Sir Kevin
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to support rugby league star Sir Kevin Sinfield, on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) charities.
"What you're doing is so inspiring – the unity that you're building," Catherine told Sir Kevin.
Prince William and Catherine caught up with Sir Kevin in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, as he carries out what he says will be his final fundraising challenge.
Sir Kevin is aiming to complete seven ultra marathons in seven days, running between Hull and Manchester, in a challenge inspired by his former teammate Rob Burrow, who died from MND in 2024.
Prince William and Catherine met young people at the Leeds Rhinos rugby league club
Catherine applauded Sir Kevin's charity fundraising, which has raised more than £11m for MND causes
The rugby star's gruelling mission will end on Saturday at Old Trafford in Manchester, when Sir Kevin arrives ahead of the Super League Grand Final.
"Make sure you hold yourself together for another few days," Prince William told him.
Sir Kevin replied that he had been dreaming of an ice bath all day.