Kate Middleton looks as cool as a cucumber as she abseils down rock face in Brecon Beacons
PRINCESS Kate looked as cool as a cucumber this afternoon as she abseiled down a rock face.
The Princess of Wales scaled the cliff during a visit to Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Merthyr Tydfil, in Wales.
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Stunning snaps show Kate smiling while dangling in her harness in a raincoat and a helmet.
Later on, Kate will head with Prince William to socialise with climbers and community members at the nearby Dowlais Rugby Club.
The volunteer-run organisation, which covers the central area of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park including Pen y Fan, is celebrating its 60th birthday.
The club, which is a feeder club to Cardiff Blues, is a popular spot for the climbers to socialise and relax when they are off duty.
At the club, they will get a chance to speak to individual volunteers, the organisation’s supporters and members of the local community.
After spending some time inside they will meet more members of the public outside.
Prior to becoming a senior royal at the age of 35, William had a career as an RAF search and rescue pilot.
He also worked as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.