The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been pictured wearing face masks together for the first time while visiting a care home.

On Wednesday 5 August, Kate Middleton and Prince William carried out a series of engagements in South Wales.

The royal couple paid a visit to Barry Island, where they spoke to local business owners about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the tourism sector.

They also called upon Shire Hall Care Home in Cardiff, where they met staff members, residents and their relatives.

While speaking to members of staff and residents of the care home, the duke and duchess wore face coverings to protect themselves and others from further transmission of Covid-19.

Catherine appeared to be wearing the same face mask that she wore on Tuesday 4 August, while visiting a baby bank in South Yorkshire.

The face mask in question is sold by fashion label Amai for £15.

Prince William, on the other hand, opted for a light blue face covering.

The duke was first seen wearing a face mask in June, when he paid a visit to the team at the University of Oxford that is working on a vaccine for the virus.

Almost three months prior to their visit to Shire Hall Care Home, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke with members of staff and residents of the nursing home during a Zoom call.

In addition to chatting with residents and staff members, the duke and duchess also joined them for a virtual game of bingo.

At the time, the care home described their call from the members of the royal family as an “honour”.

During their visit to Barry Island in South Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge briefly let their hair down while playing a teddy game at the Island Leisure Amusement Arcade.

In comedy television show Gavin and Stacey, Nessa, played by Ruth Jones, famously works at the amusement arcade.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also spoke to members of the public during their visit to Barry Island, the royal couple separated from the crowd by a metal barrier.