British subway travelers are surprised on Thursday afternoon when none other than the Prince and Princess of Wales walk through the gates of the subway station in west London. William and Kate take the means of transport to travel to a pub for a work appointment. The royals will travel for the first time on the Elizabeth Line, the railway named after the late King Elizabeth II, which she herself opened almost a year ago.
On the subway, William and Kate talk to employees and machinists who are working during the coronation weekend. They then settle down in a well-known pub to talk about the event with local catering staff. When asked if Kate likes cocktails, she replies yes.
All not very spontaneous, of course: both the metro journey and the pub visit are prepared down to the last detail. Still, it remains fun to see Kate sipping a beer. And the British Daily Mail learns from royal sources that Kate also takes the subway ‘sometimes’ in her spare time. Even this year. But incognito.
So taking the subway and drinking a beer is also part of William and Kate’s preparations for the coronation next Saturday. Then they exchange the subway for transport that is closer to them: a royal carriage. During that historic scene, William, as the king’s son and heir to the throne, fulfills the following special duties:
2023-05-04 15:07:09
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