Prince William dons leathers and relives his biking youth as he takes Triumph motorcycle for a spin

Prince William donned leathers and relived his biking youth when he went for a ride on a motorcycle during his visit to the Triumph factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

The future king was pictured taking the Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT for a spin around the grounds following a tour of the factory.

During his visit, he could not hide his excitement at seeing all the two-wheeled machines in various stages of construction.

When the duke first arrived at the plant he was show the bike he would later ride waiting at the entrance and said "Look at this - a monster."

In his 20s, Prince William was known to ride powerful motorbikes and is likely to have enjoyed the anonymity and freedom of riding around London as just another biker.

Prince William, 35, wore a helmet, gloves and jacket for the brief turn on the Triumph Tiger and at first drove into a car park to give himself a longer run along a stretch of private road at the factory in Hinckley, near Nuneaton.

He revved the engine and sped along towards the waiting press and braked gently before taking off his helmet and saying "very nice", and adding to the media: "Your turn next guys."