Kate Middleton reveals she’s learning to horse ride

Kate Middleton was thought to be allergic to the animals but she dispelled that myth once and for all earlier this week...

Kate Middleton may have mastered the art of dressing to perfection and wining the public’s adoration, but she’s revealed that there’s one skill that needs improvement: horse riding.

It was rumoured, that the Duchess of Cambridge was allergic to the animals but she’s finally put an end to the gossip and spoken about learning to ride.

As the royal stunned in an Alice Temperley dress at a reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes last night (Tuesday), she spoke about her passion for the outdoor pursuit.

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Para-equestrian rider, Lee Pearson, who attended the event at Buckingham Palace told the Evening Standard: ‘Kate Middleton told me she’s learning to ride so I offered to give her some lessons.

‘She held my medals and said how heavy they were, and asked me if I’d been riding all my life.’

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If Kate Middleton does need tips, she can always ask her cousin-in-law Zara Phillips to help out too! It’s unlikely she’d need it though, the Duchess is known for her love of sport and is already a lady of many talents.

Marie Claire exclusively revealed another of Kate’s hobbies recently. Sophie Long, one of the embroiders who worked on Kate's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress told us: 'Kate showed a real interest in embroidery, which made it extra special.’

It also emerged that Kate has green fingers and enjoys growing potatoes. She’s certainly a country girl at heart!

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