By Marisa Laudadio
9:08am PST, Dec 9, 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge departed London for a three-day royal train tour on Dec. 6, 2020, that saw them travel across England, Scotland and Wales to meet community members and frontline workers who've supported their neighbors and those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at the best photos from their train journey starting with this snapshot from their final day of visits… Prince William and Duchess Kate masked up — a bold red tartan fabric for her, a blue-and-white polka-dot covering for him — as they met National Health Service staff at Royal Berkshire Hospital, where Kate was born in January 1982, in Berkshire, England, on Dec. 8. Keep reading for more great photos…
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On Dec. 8, Prince William and Duchess Kate met and chatted with Otto Warner, 8, who came out of cancer treatment earlier in the day, and his family as they arrived at England's Bath Spa train station ahead of a visit to a care home in the city to pay tribute to the efforts of staff who've worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, on the final day of a three-day train tour across Britain.
Prince William spoke with members of the public during a visit to Cardiff Castle in Wales during his train tour with Duchess Kate on Dec. 8.
On Dec. 8, Prince William and Duchess Kate joined students from Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales at "Christmas at the Castle," a festival of holiday activities and attractions hosted by Cardiff Castle in Wales throughout December. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — who roasted marshmallows at the event — heard how students' mental health has been supported by their universities and student unions during this challenging year.
Duchess Kate looked festive in a red Alexander McQueen coat and tartan scarf while visiting Cardiff Castle in Wales on Dec. 8, the final day of her train tour around Britain with Prince William.
Prince William and Duchess Kate walked by an Alice in Wonderland installation as they visited Cardiff Castle in Wales on Dec. 8. While in the Welsh capital, they met university students and heard about some of the challenges they've experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, with a particular focus on mental health.
Prince William and Duchess Kate arrived at Cardiff Central train station in Cardiff, South Wales, on Dec. 8, the final day of engagements on their train tour of Britain.
Prince William and Duchess Kate posed for a selfie with a member of Manchester Inspirational Voices at Old Smithfields Market in Manchester, England, on their final stop of the day on Dec. 7.
Prince William and Duchess Kate posed with Wayne Ellington and Manchester Inspirational Voices after a performance presented by Band on the Wall, a local independent music venue which has been supported during the COVID-19 pandemic by the government's Culture Recovery Fund in Manchester, England, on Dec. 7.
Prince William and Duchess Kate visited a food bank at Old Smithfield Market in Manchester, England, on the second day of a three-day train tour across Britain on Dec. 7.
Prince William and Duchess Kate disembarked the royal train as they arrived at Manchester Victoria station on their final stop of the day, Dec. 7, for a visit to FareShare in Manchester, England. FareShare redistributes surplus food from food businesses to 11,000 charities and community groups including school breakfast clubs, community centers, homeless shelters and food banks.
Prince William and Duchess Kate met full-time carer Len Gardner and his wife, Shirley, who suffers from Alzheimer's, outside their home in Batley, Yorkshire, England, during the royals' three-day train tour of Britain on Dec. 7.
Prince William and Duchess Kate posed outside with a local band after meeting full-time carer Len Gardner, 85, and his wife, Shirley, 84, who suffers from Alzheimer's, in Batley, Yorkshire, England, during the royals' three-day train tour of Britain on Dec. 7.
Duchess Kate waved as she left Batley Community Centre in West Yorkshire, England, on Dec. 7 after meeting volunteers who have supported elderly members of the community throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
Prince William masked up at the Batley Community Centre in West Yorkshire, England, on Dec. 7 to meet with volunteers who have supported elderly members of the community throughout the coronavirus outbreak, on the second day of his three-day tour across Britain with Duchess Kate.
Prince William and Duchess Kate visited the Batley Community Centre in West Yorkshire, England, on Dec. 7 to meet volunteers who've supported elderly members of the community throughout the coronavirus outbreak, on the second day of their three-day train tour across Britain.
Prince William and Duchess Kate met staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England, during their train tour on Dec. 7. Their Royal Highnesses' visit recognized the work of teachers over the past year, including their efforts to keep schools open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers. The couple also joined one of the school's classes as the students took part in a special reindeer lesson.
Prince William and Duchess Kate met staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England, during their train tour on Dec. 7. The couple — whose visit recognized the work of teachers over the past year, including their efforts to keep schools open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers — also joined one of the school's classes as the students took part in a special reindeer lesson.
Prince William and Duchess Kate met staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England, during their train tour on Dec. 7. The couple — whose visit recognized the work of teachers over the past year, including their efforts to keep schools open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers — also joined one of the school's classes as the students took part in a special reindeer lesson.
Prince William and Duchess Kate chat with staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England, during their UK train tour on Dec. 7. Their Royal Highnesses' visit recognized the work of teachers over the past year, including their efforts to keep schools open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.
Prince William and Duchess Kate arrived by train at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland on Dec. 7, the second day of a three-day tour across Britain during which they visited communities, outstanding individuals and key workers to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate were met by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Sandra Cumming and piper Louise Marshall as they arrived by train at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland on Dec. 7 for their first stop on the second day of a three-day train tour across the United Kingdom during which they visited communities and key workers to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Piper Louise Marshall awaited the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland on Dec. 7, the second day of the royals' three-day tour across the U.K. to thank citizens for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
A masked Duchess Kate sat in front of a Christmas tree at the Batley Community Centre in West Yorkshire, England, on Dec. 7 to meet with volunteers who have supported elderly members of the community throughout the coronavirus outbreak, on the second day of her three-day tour across Britain with Prince William.
Prince William and Duchess Kate waved to onlookers as they arrived by train at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland on Dec. 7, the second day of a three-day train tour across the United Kingdom during which they visited communities and key workers to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William smiled behind his mask as he visited the Scottish Ambulance Service in Newbridge, Scotland, near Edinburgh on Dec. 7 as part of his and Duchess Kate's working visit across the U.K. ahead of the Christmas holidays to pay tribute to the work of individuals and organizations across the country that have gone above and beyond in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A masked Duchess Kate visited the Scottish Ambulance Service in Newbridge, Scotland, near Edinburgh on Dec. 7 as part of her and Prince William's working visit across the U.K. ahead of the Christmas holidays to pay tribute to the work of individuals and organizations across the country that have gone above and beyond in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate were met by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Sandra Cumming and piper Louise Marshall as they arrived by train at Edinburgh Waverley Station in Scotland on Dec. 7 for their first stop on the second day of a three-day train tour across the United Kingdom during which they visited communities and key workers to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate visited the Scottish Ambulance Service in Newbridge near Edinburgh, Sotland, on Dec. 7 as part of their working visit across the U.K. ahead of the Christmas holidays to pay tribute to the work of individuals and organizations across the country that have gone above and beyond in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate walk to board the royal train at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 as they embarked on a three-day tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers.
Prince William and Duchess Kate prepared to board the royal train at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 as they embarked on a three-day tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers. At the station, they watched Shakin' Stevens perform live and met staff and transport workers before departing.
The royal train is seen at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 ready to transport Prince William and Duchess Kate on a three-day tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate looked at the departure board at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 as they embarked on a three-day tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers.
Prince William and Duchess Kate applauded before boarding the royal train at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 as they embarked on a three-day tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers. At the station, they watched Shakin' Stevens perform live and met staff and transport workers before departing.
Duchess Kate smiled behind her mask as she spoke to transport workers at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 before she and husband Prince William embarked on a three-day train tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers for their dedication amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William and Duchess Kate shared a smile on a balcony at London Euston Station on Dec. 6 before embarking on a three-day train tour of Britain to thank frontline staff and community workers for their dedication amid the coronavirus pandemic.
