The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have tried out a bobsleigh made for two in their trip to Jamaica.

When William clambered into the training sleigh during a visit to Bob Marley’s old Kingston neighbourhood of Trench Town, Kate did not hesitate and jumped in behind him.

This was done under the watchful eye of Jamaica's latest bobsleigh team.

Chatting to women and men from the bobsleigh team they talked about the popular movie Cool Runnings which immortalised the 1988 Jamaican Winter Olympics team.

The duke, who is touring the Caribbean with the duchess to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, said: “One of our favourites, ah so good.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Members of Jamaica's national bobsleigh team (PA)Members of Jamaica's national bobsleigh team (PA)

In addition to trying out the bobsleigh, the duke played in a football match with Raheem Sterling, Leon Bailey and other young footballers.

William and Kate also travelled to Bob Marley's old home, which is now a museum, and played drums with some reggae musicians in the courtyard where Jamaica’s biggest superstar learned to perform.

The trip from the royals was going on in the background of a much publicised demonstration calling on the monarchy to pay reparations for slavery on the island.

During a dinner on Wednesday evening (March 23) hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica the duke is expected to acknowledge the issue of slavery.

Jamiaca is already in the process of removing the Queen as its head of state and are working towards giving the country a republic status.