The royal visit to Bhutan took a comedic turn today when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attempted archery.

Prince William seemed pleased with his arrow-firing effort at the open-air event in capital Thimphu, but Kate's aim was a little off, much to the couple's amusement.

Video report by ITV News Middle East correspondent, Geraint Vincent.

The pair arrived in the tiny mountainous nation this morning and met the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema - another young couple with children.

Kate and William arrive in Bhutan Credit: PA

After a quick change, the couple took part in a traditional welcome procession and visited the Thimphu Dzong a fortress that is base to the Bhutanese government and stands close to the Wangchu River.

The Duchess wore a Bhutanese-inspired outfit with a skirt made from local material styled on the country's national dress and teamed with a top by Paul & Joe.

The Duke and Duchess enjoy their attempts at archery in Bhutan Credit: PA

The couple then watched and took part in the archery - Bhutan's national sport.

Archers compete to hit a small, brightly decorated wooden target 145 metres away.

Prince William throws a dart while taking part in the traditional game of Khuru at Changlimithang Archery Ground in Thimphu, Bhutan Credit: Reuters

The Duchess of Cambridge and The Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema Credit: PA

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take part in a traditional chipdrel welcome procession at Tashichho Dzong, in Thimphu, Bhutan Credit: PA

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