William and Kate play secret Santa, visit castle, plus more highlights from their royal train tour

The Duchess looked merry and bright in a red double-breasted Alexander McQueen coat for “Christmas at the Castle”...her first stop of the day in Cardiff.

Prince George’s mom, wearing her Spells of Love “Alia Hoops,” kept warm with a red tartan scarf.

William and Kate roasted marshmallows while at Cardiff Castle. Touching one, Kate laughed: “I’m going to have that marshmallow on my fingers all day.”

The Duchess revealed that she ordered large marshmallows for her children, George, Charlotte and Louis, for their bonfire night celebrations because small marshmallows normally slip off into the fire. She shared, “I ordered them for the children. There was a bit of a sugar rush.”

The royal couple participated in a Secret Santa exchange with students from Cardiff University. The Duchess gave Gwennan Lewis, 20, from Newport, a Prosecco Pong game.

Kate was given a traditional Welsh Love Spoon, while William was gifted a Guinness beer mat flipping game. “I think this says a lot about me,” the future King laughed.

The second stop of the day was a visit to Bath. At the train station, Prince William and Kate chatted with five-year-old Jasmine Warner, whose brother Otto (left) came out of cancer treatment that same day.

The parents of three exchanged sweet looks during their visit to Cleve Court Care Home.

At Cleeve Court Care Home, the royal couple paid tribute to the efforts of care staff across the country and heard from staff about their experiences of providing care and helping residents stay connected to their loved ones throughout the pandemic

A socially distanced hello! The Duke and Duchess waved at residents of Cleeve Court Care Home.

At the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, where Kate was born, the royals thanked nurses for their incredible and tireless work during the pandemic.

Kate changed up her face mask for the third stop of the day.

Prince William and Kate wrapped up their tour in Windsor with a royal family reunion that included Queen Elizabeth.

The monarch, who has been isolating at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip, looked festive in a red ensemble.

Prince Charles and Camilla joined the Queen and other royal family members at Windsor Castle on Dec. 8.

The Duchess looked elegant in a green Catherine Walker coat, which she accessorized with a pair of the Queen’s diamond earrings.

Prince Edward, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, William, Kate and other royal family members came together to thank local volunteers and key workers for the work they are doing during the pandemic and over Christmas.

William and Kate’s first stop on the tour was in Edinburgh, Scotland. Upon their arrival, it was revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become joint patrons of NHS Charities Together.

The mom of three recycled her blue Catherine Walker coat for the tour stop. Kate completed her look with black boots and a floral face mask.

As representatives of the NHS, the Duke and Duchess met with paramedics and staff at the Scottish Ambulance Service Response Centre in Newbridge to thank them for their incredible efforts throughout the pandemic.

Oh deer! After visiting Edinburgh, the royals stopped in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, where they got an up-close look at reindeer, which according to The Sun, Kensington Palace arranged as a treat for children from Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School.

Rent a Reindeer owner George Richardson said that the booking had been “top secret,” adding, “We got a phone call out of the blue two weeks ago, they asked us to bring a reindeer for the royal visit and we were happy to oblige.”

Prince Louis’ parents met with staff and pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England First School. The Duke and Duchess wanted to recognize the invaluable work of teachers, including their efforts to keep schools open for vulnerable children and the children of key workers amid the pandemic.

While the Duke and Duchess had the chance to meet real reindeer during the visit, they also greeted children wearing reindeer antlers.

For their third stop of the day, the royal couple visited the Batley Community Centre. William and Kate met with volunteers who have supported elderly members of their local community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

The Duchess changed into her “Bianca” Hobbs coat for the outing.

While in Batley, Kate had the chance to meet 85-year-old Len Gardner, whom the Duchess has secretly spoken to as part of the NHS Volunteer Responder “Check in and Chat” scheme. Len is a full-time caregiver to his wife Shirley who has Alzheimer’s disease.

The fourth stop of the day took the Cambridges to Manchester.

Princess Charlotte’s parents visited FareShare, which is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, in Manchester to pay tribute to volunteers and organizations across the UK who have supported vulnerable families this year.

“You are the people that have not only kept our country going but have also helped warm all our hearts by showing us the very best of human nature,” the Duke said.

Prince George’s parents kicked off their royal train tour on Sunday, Dec. 6. The Duke and Duchess left from London’s Euston Station, where they spoke with transport workers who have gone out of their way to help people feel safe and secure throughout this difficult year. William and Kate were also serenaded by Shakin’ Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone.

William told Alero Abbey, TfL area manager for Green Park and Euston: “It’s moments like this when people really appreciate what you do every day. Suddenly we all know what you do and that you do a really good job.”

A mask couldn‘t hide the royal couple’s look of love at the train station.

Before departing, the Duke and Duchess left a message on the All On The Board that read: “Thank you to transport workers everywhere for keeping the country moving throughout this difficult year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! William & Catherine.”

Kate looked holiday-ready for her first time on the Queen‘s train recycling her green Alexander McQueen coat, which she paired with a tartan scarf and Amaia Kids mask.