SIX celebrities will join The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the water in Cowes next Friday.

Charity ambassadors for this year's King's Cup will be TV and radio presenter Katie Thistleton, comedian John Bishop, Olympic medallist Helen Glover, TV presenter Dan Snow, England footballer Fara Williams and survivalist and TV star Bear Grylls.

The Duke and Duchess, alongside the six celebrities, can be seen next Friday, August 9, as they take the helm of a Fast40+ race boat for the day.

People can watch the action from the SailGP Race Village, Cowes, where shoreside screens will be live streaming all the action.