Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte ride the London tube like regular commuters
Kate Middleton and 11‑year‑old Princess Charlotte were seen on the Elizabeth line, but Kensington Palace did not respond to a request for comment, according to Page Six.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte were filmed taking a casual ride on London’s Elizabeth line, while Kensington Palace declined to comment on the outing. The sight offers a rare glimpse of the royals attempting normalcy amid tight security.
Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment about the recent tube ride featuring Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte, according to the outlet.
Despite the palace’s silence, the mother‑daughter pair were spotted traveling on the Elizabeth line over the weekend, drawing surprised looks from commuters in central London.
According to Page Six, a source close to the situation said the royals “had security with them,” but the guards “didn’t make it obvious they were there and tried to make [the tube ride] as and ‘normal’ as possible.” The source added that the pair “spoke to members of the public sitting across from them” in a brief chat.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as relaxed. One observer recalled, “Catherine had her phone with her and was looking at her phone for a couple of minutes. They seemed very relaxed and were chatting together, smiling. They seemed very happy.” The duo exited at Tottenham Court Road, with the 44‑year‑old holding her daughter’s hand.
What we know
- The ride took place on the Elizabeth line, a newer London underground service.
- Princess Charlotte, 11, appeared “amazed” by her surroundings, according to Hello! magazine.
- Kate Middleton wore a maroon ensemble with brown heels; Charlotte wore navy tights and ballet flats.
- The pair were dressed formally, despite the casual setting.
- Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment.
- Middleton previously admitted in 2013 that she “missed” underground rides, per ABC News.
- Middleton and Prince William, both 44, have two other children: Prince George, 13, and Prince Louis, 8.
- In 2023, the couple rode the same line and got off at the same stop to visit the Dog and Duck pub in Soho.
Sources
- Page Six: Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte ditch chauffeurs for ‘normal’ tube ride in new video
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