Hot toast warm-up for William and Kate at Stockholm bandy session
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William and Kate watched the popular activity in a snow-covered park in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
The game involves 11 players a side on a rink similar in size to a hockey pitch.
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Hide AdThe royal couple started their day with a traditional toast with a hot drink carried in a flask in a briefcase known as a "Bandy Portfolio".
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They wore bobble hats and winter coats as they watched two teams playing in the Vasaparken open area in sub-zero temperatures.
William applauded as a goal was slammed home by one player and watched intently as the youngsters began practising penalties.