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Prince William and Kate Middleton surprised commuters on the Tube. Here are 13 other times royals proved they're just like us on public transportation.

Talia LakritzMay 4, 2023, 21:03 IST

Prince William and Kate Middleton travel on the London Underground's Elizabeth Line in 2023.Jordan Pettitt - WPA Pool/Getty Images

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton took the London Underground to a pub ahead of the coronation.
  • Other royals have also ridden public transportation while carrying out royal duties.
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Ahead of Charles' coronation in 2023, Prince William and Kate Middleton rode the Elizabeth line to a London pub.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2023.Jordan Pettitt - WPA Pool/Getty Images

William, Kate, and Prince Harry rode the Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station in 2017.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince Harry in 2017.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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In 2016, William toured a Crossrail train in Derby, England.

Prince William in 2016.Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry rode a New London Bus in New York City with then-Prime Minister David Cameron in 2013.

Prince Harry and David Cameron in 2013.Richard Drew/AP
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William and Kate rode a 1960s-style bus for a charity event that same year.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2013.Carl Court - Pool/Getty Images

Then-Prince Charles toured facilities that build London Underground trains in 2012.

Charles in 2012.Arthur Edwards - WPA Rota /Getty Images
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He and Camilla have taken the train together.

Charles and Camilla in 2013.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

They've been seatmates on the bus, too.

Charles and Camilla in 2013.Peter Morrisn/AP
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Queen Elizabeth was also known to hop on a bus from time to time.

Queen Elizabeth in 2013.Andrew Winning - WPA Pool/Getty Images

She took the train to Sandringham for Christmas every year.

Queen Elizabeth at Kings Lynn Station.KGC-178/STAR MAX/IPx 2017/AP
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She always remembered to mind the gap.

Queen Elizabeth in 2009.Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Reuters

Queen Elizabeth boarded a high-speed Eurostar train in 1994.

Queen Elizabeth in 1994.Dylan Martinez/Reuters
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She visited the London Underground to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2013.

Queen Elizabeth in 2013.Chris Radburn - WPA Pool/Getty Images

She visited the London Underground back in 1977, as well.

Queen Elizabeth in 1977.Maurice Hibberd/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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