A windswept Kate and Wills fly in to West Midlands – and get behind the wheel for an off-road experience – WITH PICTURE GALLERY

Kate and Wills were in Birmingham today for a windswept whistle-stop tour.

Published Nov 22, 2017

Last updated Nov 22, 2017

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began their day at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull factory before moving on to Villa Park and a world-renowned whistle-making firm.

Kate, who is expecting the couple's third child in April, arrived looking casually glamorous dressed in a black and white coat to protect her from the windy weather.

At JLR the Royal couple met staff and both had a go at driving a Land Rover Discovery in an off-road driving experience. They then moved on to Villa Park where they met young apprentices taking part in a project to nurture the next generation of sports coaches.

Kate and Wills arrive at JLR in Solihull

CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Ralf Speth (right) speaks as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take part in a round table discussion during their a visit to Jaguar Land Rover

The Duke of Cambridge drives a Land Rover Discovery as he takes part in an off-road driving experience

The Duchess of Cambridge drives a Land Rover Discovery

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet member of the Mountain and Cave Rescue services

The Duchess of Cambridge talks with employees

The Duchess of Cambridge talks with school children from Topcliffe Primary School

The duke and duchess arrive at Villa Park

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meeting apprentices taking part in a project to nurture the next generation of sports coaches at Aston Villa

The Duchess of Cambridge meeting apprentices

The Duke of Cambridge meeting apprentices

Later he duke - an Aston Villa fan - and the duchess are expected to be shown past and current products at family-owned Acme Whistles, which was founded in 1870 and exports to 119 countries around the world.