Prince William and Kate Middleton have been criticised for planning a royal train tour to thank coronavirus heroes.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will embark on a three-day tour on board the royal train.
The couple will meet teachers, students, volunteers and care home staff to discuss the challenges they’ve faced during the pandemic.
William and Kate plan royal train tour
The 1,250-mile journey will see them stop in England, Scotland and Wales.
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The tour will take place between Sunday 6 and Tuesday December 8.
In addition, their engagements will feature several festive performances by local artists.
This will help showcase the UK’s arts, heritage and performance sector.
A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said: “The Duke and Duchess are very much looking forward to shining a spotlight on the incredible work that has been done across the country throughout this difficult year.
“And to sharing their gratitude on behalf of the nation for all those supporting their local communities ahead of the Christmas holidays.”
However, while many royal fans are excited to see the couple out and about, others think they shouldn’t be travelling amid the pandemic.
What did royal fans say about William and Kate?
One person said on Twitter: “I understand the sentiment that William and Kate are attempting to convey.
“However, it would be better spent pre-organising the sectors they wanted to specifically speak with.
“And setting up a video conference with them from home – as it would be more in line with regulations.”
I understand the sentiment that William and Kate are attempting to convey. However, it would be better spent pre-organising the sectors they wanted to specifically speak with and setting up a video conference with them from home – as it would be more in line with regulations.
— James Cromarty (@Dave8001) December 6, 2020
Another wrote: “William and Kate once again proving how out of touch the Royal family has become.
“Going on a train tour when other people are being told to stay safe at home. They are all about self promotion and PR.”
William and Kate once again proving how out of touch the Royal family has become.
A third added: “Are William and Kate going on train tour or a PR ego trip.
“Surely the best way to say thank is to conform to the restrictions the rest of us do.”
William and Kate once again proving how out of touch the Royal family has become. Going on a train tour when other people are being told to stay safe at home. They are all about self promotion and PR. Or were they asked to go on a tour as a distraction for no deal brexit?
— Lainey #FBPEGlobal #ElectoralReform #ResistFascism (@EH54_Lainey) December 6, 2020
Are William and Kate going on train tour or a PR ego trip. Surely the best way to say thank is to conform to the restrictions the rest of us do. I still haven't forgotten William referring to coronavirus as "A little bit exaggerated ", a few months back.
— Matthew Payne (@Matthew82069336) December 6, 2020
However, others are looking forward to seeing the couple out.
One added: “This is an amazing thing to do.”
Another gushed: “I’m so excited #RoyalTrainTour.”
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