01of 37THEY KEEP IT WHIMSICALNiall Carson - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesDuring a March 23, 2022, visit to beloved author C.S. Lewis’s childhood home in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the couple crossed paths with all sorts of fantastical beasts, a jaunty piper and even a very tall fairy. Not bad for a royal day’s work!
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THEY KEEP IT WHIMSICAL
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During a March 23, 2022, visit to beloved author C.S. Lewis’s childhood home in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the couple crossed paths with all sorts of fantastical beasts, a jaunty piper and even a very tall fairy. Not bad for a royal day’s work!
02of 37THEY DOUBLE DATEKate Middleton, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the No Time to Die premiere in London in 2021.Samir Hussein/WireImagePrince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall glammed up and paired up withPrince WilliamandKate Middletonfor the September 2021 premiere of Daniel Craig’s fifth and final James Bond film,No Time to Die, where the royals chatted up the film’s stars and theme song performer Billie Eilish.
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THEY DOUBLE DATE
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles at the No Time to Die premiere in London in 2021.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall glammed up and paired up withPrince WilliamandKate Middletonfor the September 2021 premiere of Daniel Craig’s fifth and final James Bond film,No Time to Die, where the royals chatted up the film’s stars and theme song performer Billie Eilish.
03of 37THEY GO INCOGNITOPrince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Samir Hussein/WireImageNo name tag, no problem! Though attendees at Royal Ascot are typically required to wear name badges, Charles (with a bit of a mischievous look on his face) and Camilla forewent the accessory. Consider it a perk of being the future king!
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THEY GO INCOGNITO
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Samir Hussein/WireImage
No name tag, no problem! Though attendees at Royal Ascot are typically required to wear name badges, Charles (with a bit of a mischievous look on his face) and Camilla forewent the accessory. Consider it a perk of being the future king!
04of 37THEY MAKE A SPLASH WHEREVER THEY GOPrince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on March 4 in London.Stuart C. Wilson/GettyA little rain never hurt anyone! Charles and Camilla road-tested a new electric double deck bus at the London Transport Museum’s 20th anniversary celebration of Transport for London in March 2020.
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THEY MAKE A SPLASH WHEREVER THEY GO
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on March 4 in London.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty
A little rain never hurt anyone! Charles and Camilla road-tested a new electric double deck bus at the London Transport Museum’s 20th anniversary celebration of Transport for London in March 2020.
05of 37THEY EMBRACE LOCAL CULTURETim Rooke/ShutterstockWhile visiting Mount Nhulun, on Australia’s Gove peninsula, Charles wore traditional items alongside his tan suit during the welcome ceremony.
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THEY EMBRACE LOCAL CULTURE
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While visiting Mount Nhulun, on Australia’s Gove peninsula, Charles wore traditional items alongside his tan suit during the welcome ceremony.
06of 37THEY BOND WITH TURTLESMick Tsikas - Pool/Getty Images)Charles has never met a turtle he doesn’t like! He had the chance to greet this little guy — as well as Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin — during a visit to Queensland, Australia.
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THEY BOND WITH TURTLES
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Charles has never met a turtle he doesn’t like! He had the chance to greet this little guy — as well as Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin — during a visit to Queensland, Australia.
07of 37THEY ROCK (FORMAL) BEACHWEARMARK METCALFE/AFP/GettyIn his white suit and her pastel tunic, Charles and Camilla looked right at home on Australia’s sandy beaches.
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THEY ROCK (FORMAL) BEACHWEAR
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In his white suit and her pastel tunic, Charles and Camilla looked right at home on Australia’s sandy beaches.
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THEY HANG WITH MASCOTS
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THEY HANG WITH BABY LAMBS
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10of 37THEY KNIGHT PEOPLE…Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool /Getty…with vegetables! Later on at the South of England Show, actor Callum Arnott yelled at Camilla, “I’m wearing my thigh high rubber for you today. Knight me, can you knight me please!” She obliged — with a saber-like leek to help!
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THEY KNIGHT PEOPLE…
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…with vegetables! Later on at the South of England Show, actor Callum Arnott yelled at Camilla, “I’m wearing my thigh high rubber for you today. Knight me, can you knight me please!” She obliged — with a saber-like leek to help!
11of 37THEY ENJOY A TIPPLEAnthony Phelps/Pool/GettyWhen in New Zealand! Just likePrince Williamand Princess Kate before them, Charles and Camilla sampled some of the local wines in Nelson, New Zealand.
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THEY ENJOY A TIPPLE
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When in New Zealand! Just likePrince Williamand Princess Kate before them, Charles and Camilla sampled some of the local wines in Nelson, New Zealand.
12of 37THEY’RE JOKESTERSDaniel Kalisz/Pool/GettyOr at least, we hope they’re joking! Camilla sported a cheeky grin while brandishing a hand-forged knife at her husband. HIs response? “Behave yourself!”
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THEY’RE JOKESTERS
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Or at least, we hope they’re joking! Camilla sported a cheeky grin while brandishing a hand-forged knife at her husband. HIs response? “Behave yourself!”
13of 37THEY MAKE NEW FRIENDSRob Jefferies/GettyWhether they’re at home in Britain or thousands of miles away in New Zealand, Charles and Camilla are always befriending those in their path — including this itty-bitty iguana.
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THEY MAKE NEW FRIENDS
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Whether they’re at home in Britain or thousands of miles away in New Zealand, Charles and Camilla are always befriending those in their path — including this itty-bitty iguana.
14of 37THEY’LL GET THEIR HANDS DIRTYWilliam West/AFP/GettyThey may be royals, but Charles and Camilla aren’t afraid of muddy work. During a visit to Adelaide, New Zealand,Prince Charlespicked up his spade and went to work at a sustainable urban development.
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THEY’LL GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY
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They may be royals, but Charles and Camilla aren’t afraid of muddy work. During a visit to Adelaide, New Zealand,Prince Charlespicked up his spade and went to work at a sustainable urban development.
15of 37THEY HANG TENCharlotte Curd/Pool/GettyIn New Zealand, surfing is as natural as breathing. So it only made sense that Charles would hobnob with a few of the country’s wave-riders — even if he wasn’t exactly dressed for the sport.
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THEY HANG TEN
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In New Zealand, surfing is as natural as breathing. So it only made sense that Charles would hobnob with a few of the country’s wave-riders — even if he wasn’t exactly dressed for the sport.
16of 37THEY’RE FASHIONABLY ADVENTUROUSHagen Hopkins/GettyHe may have forgotten to pack his swimsuit, but Charles — and Camilla — embraced New Zealand fashions in other ways, like with these furry capes. Très chic.
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THEY’RE FASHIONABLY ADVENTUROUS
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He may have forgotten to pack his swimsuit, but Charles — and Camilla — embraced New Zealand fashions in other ways, like with these furry capes. Très chic.
17of 37THEY’RE DAREDEVILSBauer-GriffinWalking across a bridge made entirely out of rope? It’s no big forPrince Charles, despite the fact that it’s much less sturdy than the wine-powered car he often uses for transport.
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THEY’RE DAREDEVILS
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Walking across a bridge made entirely out of rope? It’s no big forPrince Charles, despite the fact that it’s much less sturdy than the wine-powered car he often uses for transport.
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THEY’RE (NEARLY) ALWAYS UNFLAPPABLE
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19of 37THEY EMBRACE THEIR ARTISTIC SIDEBauer GriffinWhile on a royal visit (this one, to Gloucester, England),Prince Charleslikes to get in the thick of it — and sometimes, that means pulling out a paintbrush. Here, he adds the finishing touches to a sign at the Gloucester Services Farm Shop.
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THEY EMBRACE THEIR ARTISTIC SIDE
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While on a royal visit (this one, to Gloucester, England),Prince Charleslikes to get in the thick of it — and sometimes, that means pulling out a paintbrush. Here, he adds the finishing touches to a sign at the Gloucester Services Farm Shop.
20of 37THEY BEFRIEND SEA CREATURESChris Jackson/GettyElephants, dragons, lobstersandstarfish, oh my!Prince Charlesgreeted (a massive version of) the latter two during a visit to Fistral Beach in Newquay, England, for Ocean Plastics Awareness Day.
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THEY BEFRIEND SEA CREATURES
Elephants, dragons, lobstersandstarfish, oh my!Prince Charlesgreeted (a massive version of) the latter two during a visit to Fistral Beach in Newquay, England, for Ocean Plastics Awareness Day.
21of 37THEY WATCH DRAGON-FILLED PLAYSGettyElephants aren’t the only creatures that Charles and Camilla have come across throughout their travels – they’ve seen dragons, too! During a visit to the Isles of Scilly, the royal couple took in a children’s rendition ofSt. George and the Dragon. Even better, the play had a sentimental touch for the duo: The story was the inspiration for grandsonPrince George’s commemorative birthday coin.
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THEY WATCH DRAGON-FILLED PLAYS
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Elephants aren’t the only creatures that Charles and Camilla have come across throughout their travels – they’ve seen dragons, too! During a visit to the Isles of Scilly, the royal couple took in a children’s rendition ofSt. George and the Dragon. Even better, the play had a sentimental touch for the duo: The story was the inspiration for grandsonPrince George’s commemorative birthday coin.
22of 37THEY POUR PINTS…Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty… and sip them, too! The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall couldn’t resist sampling the local brew during a visit to the Raven Inn Pub in Llanarmon-Yn-Lal, Wales, in July 2018.
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THEY POUR PINTS…
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… and sip them, too! The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall couldn’t resist sampling the local brew during a visit to the Raven Inn Pub in Llanarmon-Yn-Lal, Wales, in July 2018.
23of 37THEY PLAY DARTSChris Jackson/GettyWhen it comes to sports, Charles is most comfortable on the polo field, and from the looks of this shot, it seems that Camilla is the darts champion in the royal family. The two played a round during a visit to the Raven Inn Pub in Wales in July 2018.
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THEY PLAY DARTS
When it comes to sports, Charles is most comfortable on the polo field, and from the looks of this shot, it seems that Camilla is the darts champion in the royal family. The two played a round during a visit to the Raven Inn Pub in Wales in July 2018.
24of 37THEY BAKEPeter Byrne/WPA Pool/GettyWhen in Wales, do as the Welsh do. The couple toured the Village Bakery in Wrexham in July 2015 and stepped up to the griddle to do a little baking of their own. Here, the two flip Welsh Cakes, a classic treat in the country — we hope they got to try one (of the many!) later on.
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THEY BAKE
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When in Wales, do as the Welsh do. The couple toured the Village Bakery in Wrexham in July 2015 and stepped up to the griddle to do a little baking of their own. Here, the two flip Welsh Cakes, a classic treat in the country — we hope they got to try one (of the many!) later on.
25of 37THEY MAKE (EVEN MORE!) NEW FRIENDSChris Jackson/GettyThis four-legged friend may not be one of the Queen’s beloved corgis, but that didn’t stop Charles and Camilla from greeting the pup with a smile while chatting with locals in Wales in July 2018.
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This four-legged friend may not be one of the Queen’s beloved corgis, but that didn’t stop Charles and Camilla from greeting the pup with a smile while chatting with locals in Wales in July 2018.
26of 37THEY HANG WITH ELEPHANTSDavid M. Benett/GettySince Charles and Camilla have ridden in a rickshaw themselves, a stop at the Elephant Family’s Royal Rickshaw Auction in London — where they became acquainted with this guy — was obviously a must.
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THEY HANG WITH ELEPHANTS
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Since Charles and Camilla have ridden in a rickshaw themselves, a stop at the Elephant Family’s Royal Rickshaw Auction in London — where they became acquainted with this guy — was obviously a must.
27of 37THEY COMPETE IN DOG SHOWSDanny Lawson/PA Images/StartraksIn June 2015, Camilla and Charles brought her three rescue Jack Russells to a dog show at Dumfries House in Scotland. Beth even won first prize in the agility contest!
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THEY COMPETE IN DOG SHOWS
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In June 2015, Camilla and Charles brought her three rescue Jack Russells to a dog show at Dumfries House in Scotland. Beth even won first prize in the agility contest!
28of 37THEY QUALITY-CONTROL PRODUCTS BEVVIESRex Features/StartraksThey may be two of the royal family’s most active members (the prince alone carried out 533 engagements in 2017!), but Charles and Camilla still know how to have fun. Case in point: The two visited The Bell pub in Essex in early 2014 to learn about the arts activities that take place there. Oh, and they sampled a pint of their finest brews.
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THEY QUALITY-CONTROL PRODUCTS BEVVIES
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They may be two of the royal family’s most active members (the prince alone carried out 533 engagements in 2017!), but Charles and Camilla still know how to have fun. Case in point: The two visited The Bell pub in Essex in early 2014 to learn about the arts activities that take place there. Oh, and they sampled a pint of their finest brews.
29of 37THEY DO THEIR DUTY, OF COURSERex Features/StartraksAs next in line to the throne,Prince Charlestakes his royal duties seriously (and, clearly, so does his wife). The two solemnly listened toQueen Elizabeth’s speech at the opening of parliament in June 2014.
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THEY DO THEIR DUTY, OF COURSE
As next in line to the throne,Prince Charlestakes his royal duties seriously (and, clearly, so does his wife). The two solemnly listened toQueen Elizabeth’s speech at the opening of parliament in June 2014.
30of 37THEY RIDE IN RICKSHAWSTim Rooke/Rex USAIt’s not all motorcades and Rolls-Royces for this royal couple: During the March London Travels to My Elephant rickshaw race, aimed at preventing the extinction of Asian elephants, the couple got into a rickshaw. The move was in solidarity with the number of other participants riding rickshaws 500 kilometers across India to exhibit the danger facing Asian elephants.
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THEY RIDE IN RICKSHAWS
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It’s not all motorcades and Rolls-Royces for this royal couple: During the March London Travels to My Elephant rickshaw race, aimed at preventing the extinction of Asian elephants, the couple got into a rickshaw. The move was in solidarity with the number of other participants riding rickshaws 500 kilometers across India to exhibit the danger facing Asian elephants.
31of 37THEY’VE VISITED CANADATim Rooke/Rex USAWith all those royal engagements and tours taking up their schedule, Charles and Camilla have to find some time to just kick back and relax — even if it’s only for a few minutes. So the two rested their legs after arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a royal tour back in May 2014.
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THEY’VE VISITED CANADA
With all those royal engagements and tours taking up their schedule, Charles and Camilla have to find some time to just kick back and relax — even if it’s only for a few minutes. So the two rested their legs after arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a royal tour back in May 2014.
32of 37THEY MATCH SOMETIMESTim Rooke/Rex USAHey now, did you two plan this? The pair sported matching striped hats during their visit to Colombia in October 2014.
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THEY MATCH SOMETIMES
Hey now, did you two plan this? The pair sported matching striped hats during their visit to Colombia in October 2014.
33of 37THEY’VE WATCHED A SHEEP RACERex USAFew things are more inherently British than a herd of sheepandthe monarchy. The March Lamb National had both: A sheep race with Charles and Camilla as spectators.
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THEY’VE WATCHED A SHEEP RACE
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Few things are more inherently British than a herd of sheepandthe monarchy. The March Lamb National had both: A sheep race with Charles and Camilla as spectators.
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THEY’VE BEEN TO THE FIRST-EVER CORNISH PASTY MUSEUM
35of 37THEY CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEARRupert Hartley/Rex USAThe world-traveling couple is always embracing other cultures, even when they’re at home. In February, Charles and Camilla headed over to London’s Chinatown neighborhood to hang out with some dragons in honor of the Chinese New Year. Maybe next time they’ll come see the royals on their own turf — they’d be right at home at Clarence House.
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THEY CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
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The world-traveling couple is always embracing other cultures, even when they’re at home. In February, Charles and Camilla headed over to London’s Chinatown neighborhood to hang out with some dragons in honor of the Chinese New Year. Maybe next time they’ll come see the royals on their own turf — they’d be right at home at Clarence House.
36of 37THEY SUPPORT CAUSES CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTSTim Rooke/Rex Features/StartraksThroughout their marriage, Charles and Camilla have gone on a number of international royal tours, exposing them to a variety of cultures. In October 2017, Charles got a peek at traditional Colombian garb at the Organic and Urban Sustainability Fair in Bogota. It was a fitting event for the Prince of Wales to attend — he’s a been a longtime proponent of environmental causes and sustainability.
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THEY SUPPORT CAUSES CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS
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Throughout their marriage, Charles and Camilla have gone on a number of international royal tours, exposing them to a variety of cultures. In October 2017, Charles got a peek at traditional Colombian garb at the Organic and Urban Sustainability Fair in Bogota. It was a fitting event for the Prince of Wales to attend — he’s a been a longtime proponent of environmental causes and sustainability.
37of 37OH, AND THEY GOT MARRIEDTim Graham/GettyTheir wedding on April 9, 2005, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of Charles and Camilla’s marriage so far.
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OH, AND THEY GOT MARRIED
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Their wedding on April 9, 2005, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of Charles and Camilla’s marriage so far.
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