While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dominated public attention today, as they headed to Windsor Castle for a photo call with baby Archie, there was another royal couple out and about.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were snapped taking a little, romantic stroll along Newborough Beach in North Wales.

Kate middleton on Newborough Beach
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Their hand-in-hand moment wasn't purely for the sake of love, however. The 37-year-old Duchess and her 36-year-old husband were on official duty.

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The pair were visiting the Menai Bridge Scouts, as they explore the beach's wildlife habitat.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit Newborough Beach to join the Menai Bridge Scouts as they explore the beachs wildlife habitat during a visit to North Wales
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Kate Middleton wrapped up against the elements in a warm, padded TROY London navy parka jacket and her trusty long tassel boots by luxury footwear and accessories label Penelope Chilvers.

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Kate middleton north wales
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The royal couple, during their excursion today, were helping to draw attention to pressing environmental issues, such as the effect of single-use-plastics on natural world.

They joined in with a clean-up effort, held by Anglesey County Council and marine conservation group @sascampaigns.

Although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave an interview yesterday where they admitted to being 'thrilled' about the birth of the latest royal baby, it would appear that their work commitments have prevented them from meeting the baby at this point.

Kate Middleton And Prince William stroll beach wales
Kate Middleton And Prince William stroll beach wales