The royal train passed through Swindon this afternoon as part of the Duke and Duchesse of Cambridge’s three-day tour of Britain.  

William and Kate are travelling the country to meet care home staff, teachers, schoolchildren, and volunteers to learn about the challenges they faced and thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.  

On the third day of the Royal Train Tour, the Cambridges visited Cardiff, meeting university students to hear how the crisis affected their lives.  

The train was pictured by Adver reader Steve King at 2pm in Swindon heading east. 

Swindon Advertiser: Credit: Steve KingCredit: Steve King

It is thought the tour is the Duchess’s first official journey by the royal train despite having been a member of the monarchy for almost a decade, while the Duke has used it a number of times.