Prince William Riding a Motorcycle Is All You Need to See Today

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published 20 February 2018

On Tuesday the Duke of Cambridge visited Triumph Motorcycles (the largest British motorcycle manufacturer) in Hinckley and he truly looks like a kid in a candy store. It's not every day you see a royal on a motorcycle, but when you do...it's iconic.

The Duke tours the facilities at @UKTriumph in Hinckley, including the new £6million paint shop. Triumph Motorcycles have been based in Hinckley for more than two decades. pic.twitter.com/3Yh898wD5WFebruary 20, 2018

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If you didn't think it could get any better, here's a video of William, 35, test driving a Triumph Tiger 1200.

Today The Duke of Cambridge is in the East Midlands to visit @UKTriumph and later the HORIBA MIRA Technology Park. pic.twitter.com/mL1XUkflFsFebruary 20, 2018

Also, please enjoy this throwback photo of Harry and William from 2008. The royals clearly appreciate their bikes.

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