From humble first cars to big SUVs and state-of-the-art EVs, the have a shared motoring passion. We're used to seeing the couple step out of luxury limousines, but they also enjoy driving themselves. Join us for a trip down memory lane as we look back at the surprising variety of cars that have received William and Kate's royal seal of approval.
The first time William was pictured behind the wheel was way back in 1999 on the Highgrove Estate after passing his driving test in a modest Mk 1 Ford Focus. It was just five weeks after his 17th birthday and followed 20 driving lessons. The Prince applied for his practical test after sitting the theory exam one day after his birthday.
Passing his driving test meant that William was able to drive his Volkswagen Golf, which was a birthday present from his father - Prince Charles Co-incidentally, Kate Middleton, his future wife and now Princess of Wales, owned a VW Golf at around the same time. CARS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS She bought the car in 2001 while she was at the University of St Andrews, where she met William. In 2007, Kate gave her Golf to her brother James, and upgraded to a smarter Audi A3 hatchback.
And the classy cars from the German manufacturer have been a constant throughout William and Kate's car history. For instance, Kate was pictured leaning on William's Audi A5 as she talked with his Private Secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, while William and Harry were competing in The Chakravarty Cup at the Beaufort Polo Club nea.