Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave stepped out in the English Midlands.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Birmingham on Thursday for a day of royal duties to celebrate “the city’s diverse culture and heritage and meet future leaders in the creative industries,” their office said whenthey announced the visiton Monday.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visit the Indian Streatery, an authentic, family run independent Indian restaurant based in the city centre during their visit to Birmingham

Princess Kate andPrince Williamthen headed to the kitchen to try making a roti, a flatbread often served with cooked vegetables and curries.

On their Instagram Story, they shared a video from inside the kitchen showingPrince Williamand Kate wearing aprons while using rolling pins. “Roti making — how do you think we did?” they asked with fans able to respond on a sliding scale.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales smile as they take a booking from a member of the public during a visit to The Indian Streatery in Birmingham

Prince Williamalso took a phone call to help a customer reserve a table for two — with hilarious results when he tried to relay directions.

“Hope we told this customer to come to the right place…!” they captioned a photo ofPrince William, holding the phone to his chest, and Princess Kate laughing.

Later, William and Kate celebrated the city’s creative trades — like the artisans making jewelry and innovative filmmaking and gaming industries — at an event in The Rectory, a restaurant and pub overlooking the city’s historic Jewellery Quarter.

Some 40% of the U.K.’s jewelry is created in the area around the Rectory, and the couple met designers, artists and playwrights who work in and around the creative hub.

They also took part in a game of interactive darts at the 180 Club.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales takes part in a game of interactive darts in the 180 Club during a visit to The Rectory in Birmingham

Outside,Prince Williamand Princess Kate spent time greeting members of the crowd.

The Birmingham visit is their first public outing since Kate andPrince Williamjoined their royal relatives at Windsor Castle forEaster church services.

The couplekept their schedules lightin recent weeks while their three children were on a school break around the Easter holiday so they could spend time together.Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisall attend theLambrook Schoolin Windsor, near the family’sAdelaide Cottagehome, and returned to classes this week.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales leave after meeting future leaders and local business owners from Birmingham’s creative industries sector at an event in The Rectory during their visit to Birmingham

Prince Williamwas last in Birmingham during the Easter break, when he took his sonPrince Georgetowatch their beloved Aston Villa soccer team.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives to meet future leaders and local business owners from Birmingham’s creative industries sector at an event in The Rectory during their visit to Birmingham

Away from the cameras,Prince Williamand Princess Kate are preparing for the May 6 coronation of King Charles, and rehearsals are being stepped up. A mock Westminster Abbey “coronation theater” has been created in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace so practices can take place behind closed doors, and theguest listhas been finalized withformal invitations in the mail.

source: people.com