Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte ditch drivers for ‘normal’ subway rides in new video

Central London commuters were surprised to see Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte on the Metro on Saturday.

The mother-daughter duo were filmed traveling on the Elizabeth Line over the weekend hello! magazine listening The 11-year-old seemed “surprised” by her surroundings.

A source told the outlet that the royals “had security” who “didn’t make it obvious they were there and tried to make it seem like they were there”. [the tube ride] “As ‘normal’ as possible.”

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte (pictured above in June 2025) were filmed riding the subway together on Saturday. getty images
The mother-daughter duo (pictured above on April 5) were accompanied by vigilant security. getty images

The insider noted that the pair “spoke to members of the public sitting across from them” in a “brief” conversation.

“Katherine had her phone with her and she was looking at her phone for a few minutes,” the witness recalled. “They seemed very relaxed and were smiling and talking together. They seemed very happy.”

Middleton and the preteen stepped out at the Tottenham Court Road stop, with the 44-year-old holding his daughter’s hand.

The pair (pictured above on July 12) chatted “briefly” with their fellow Tube riders. getty images
According to an eyewitness, the 11-year-old (pictured above on June 13) seemed “surprised” by her surroundings. getty images

Although it’s unclear where Charlotte and her mom were headed, they looked to be formally dressed.

Middleton wore a maroon ensemble with brown heels, while her daughter wore navy tights and ballet flats.

Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

A source told Hello, “They seemed very relaxed and were talking together, smiling. They looked very happy.” Middleton and Charlotte’s magazine (pictured above with Prince George on August 1) getty images
Middleton was last seen riding the subway with husband Prince William (pictured above in 2025) in 2023. Josh Shiner / @KensingtonRoyal

Middleton and her husband, Prince William, boarded the same subway line and got off at the same stop when they took the Tube together in 2023.

At the time, the pair went to the Dog & Duck pub in Soho to “thank the people… for all the hard work over Coronation weekend”.

Before becoming a royal, Middleton regularly took the train – and she admitted in 2013 that she “missed” underground journeys, According to ABC News.

A decade ago, the Princess of Wales (pictured above in May 2025) admitted that she “missed” the underground train. getty images
In addition to Charlotte, she and William are parents to George, 13, and Prince Louis, 8 (all pictured above, June 13.) getty images

She and William, 44, began dating in 2002 after meeting as students at the University of St Andrews.

They got engaged in October 2010 and got married In April next year.

In addition to Charlotte, they are parents to sons Prince George, 13, and Prince Louis, 8.

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