- .Prince William will start a round the island marathon on Anglesey
- .His role is his last public engagement before the couple move to London
- .Duchess joined him without Prince George
The Duchess of Cambridge undertook her first public engagement following the birth of her baby this morning.
Kate joined husband Prince William as he officially started a 135 mile round-the-island marathon on Anglesey where they live.
They did not bring their son, five-week-old Prince George, with them.
Parents' day out: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet people at the start of a marathon in Anglesey
Wrapped up: Kate wore a green blazer on her first public appearance since the birth of her son
Kate looked relaxed at the appearance, despite having left baby George at home. Aides said she would decide on the day whether circumstances suited and she would attend
He will remain at their rented farmhouse, although Palace sources are unable to confirm who has been tasked with babysitting the third in line to the throne.
This is the first time that the Duchess has been seen since leaving hospital following George's birth on July 22.
A source told MailOnline: 'Initially the Duchess wasn't going to attend but she was also keen for the chance to thank the people of Anglesey herself for the warmth and hospitality they have shown her and the Duke.'
Aides indicated her decision to attend was down to how she - and George - were feeling on the day.
So her appearance today suggests that the 'little rascal' - as his father described him in a recent interview - may be sleeping more at night.
The Duchess's next official engagement will be on September 12 when she attends the inaugural Tusk Conservation Awards with her husband in London.
Today's event is the prince's last official engagement on the island before leaving to take up a new military posting next month.
Kate will join husband Prince William as he officially starts a round the island marathon on Anglesey
After George's birth the couple went to live with Kate's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton
He has lived in a rented farmhouse in North Wales for just over three years, the last two with wife Kate.
After George's birth the couple went to live with Kate's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, at their £4.8 million mansion in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
William returned to his job as a Search and Rescue pilot at RAF Valley two weeks later following the end of his statutory paternity leave.
Kate and his son then joined him a a fortnight ago.
The Ring O’ Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon is a gruelling annual 135 mile coastal marathon circumnavigating the entire island.
At the start of the race, William will meet a number of the runners and their families as well as a selection of volunteers involved in organising it.
Over three days runners will follow the island's coastal path, much of which is designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
Kate's decision to attend suggests that 'little rascal' George may be sleeping more at night
Competitors encounter a wide variety of terrain, including estuaries sandy beaches, cliff top paths, sand dunes, fields, forest and road.
The 135 mile distance and 13,695 feet of vertical ascent make the Ring O’ Fire one of the most extreme ultra marathons in the United Kingdom.
Race Directors, Quentin Brooksbank and James Bingham started the gruelling event as an 'inspirational challenge' that attracts international runners to the island that they grew up on.
In a statement Kensington Palace said: 'The Duchess of Cambridge will now attend the Ring O’ Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon with The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon.
'The Duchess will join The Duke in meeting a number of the runners and their families and a selection of volunteers involved in the administration of the race before The Duke officially starts the Ultra Marathon. 'The Duke and Duchess will not take Prince George to the event.'
At the moment the couple have no maternity nurse or nanny.
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