31 Amazing Pictures of the Royals to Get You Through the Royal-Free Month of August

01of 31LOOK UP!Frank Augstein/AP/ShutterstockMembers of the royal family — includingQueen Elizabeth,Prince William,Princess CharlotteandPrince George— watch a flypast to celebrate the Queen’s birthday at the 2018 Trooping the Colour ceremony. The outing also markedMeghan Markle’sdebut on the historic balconyof Buckingham Palace!

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LOOK UP!

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Members of the royal family — includingQueen Elizabeth,Prince William,Princess CharlotteandPrince George— watch a flypast to celebrate the Queen’s birthday at the 2018 Trooping the Colour ceremony. The outing also markedMeghan Markle’sdebut on the historic balconyof Buckingham Palace!

02of 31JUST A PEEKMatt Dunham - WPA Pool /Getty ImagesPrince Georgeproves to take his duties as royal big brother seriously, getting on his tip toes to check on little sister Charlotte in her carriage at her 2015christening.

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JUST A PEEK

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Prince Georgeproves to take his duties as royal big brother seriously, getting on his tip toes to check on little sister Charlotte in her carriage at her 2015christening.

03of 31HERE COMES THE BRIDEGARETH FULLER/AFP/GettyMeghan Marklewas already giving off the duchess glow during herpost-wedding carriage ridearound Windsor withPrince Harry.

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE

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Meghan Marklewas already giving off the duchess glow during herpost-wedding carriage ridearound Windsor withPrince Harry.

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FAMILY PICNIC

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FAMILY OF FIVE

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THREE’S COMPANY…

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…BUT FOUR IS FUN TOO

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08of 31DI AND HER BOYSJulian Parker/UK Press/GettyDespite their royal status,Princess Dianaensured her two sons enjoyed their childhood. This included trips to the UK’s Thorpe Park, where they got soaked on a water ride.

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DI AND HER BOYS

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Despite their royal status,Princess Dianaensured her two sons enjoyed their childhood. This included trips to the UK’s Thorpe Park, where they got soaked on a water ride.

09of 31GRINS WITH GRANMeghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth in 2018.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesMeghan andQueen Elizabethwereall smiles on their first solo outing togetherin Cheshire, some 200 miles from London. The duo arrived via the royal train afterspending the night aboard. (The train is a favored travel option for the Queen and other senior royals because it allows them to work and relax en route!)

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GRINS WITH GRAN

Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth in 2018.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Meghan andQueen Elizabethwereall smiles on their first solo outing togetherin Cheshire, some 200 miles from London. The duo arrived via the royal train afterspending the night aboard. (The train is a favored travel option for the Queen and other senior royals because it allows them to work and relax en route!)

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CANDID AT THE CHRISTENING

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11of 31PRINCESS BRIDEAnwar Hussein/GettyPrincess Diana brought a fairy tale wedding to life when she tied the knot withPrince Charlesat St. Paul’s Cathedral on July 29, 1981.

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PRINCESS BRIDE

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Princess Diana brought a fairy tale wedding to life when she tied the knot withPrince Charlesat St. Paul’s Cathedral on July 29, 1981.

12of 31BOYS BEING BOYSPrince HarryandPrince Williamhold an African rock python during a 2010 visit to Botswana. While Harry seemed more than comfortable with the reptile wrapped around his neck, William seemed less enthused when Harry held the snake’s head towards him.

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BOYS BEING BOYS

Prince HarryandPrince Williamhold an African rock python during a 2010 visit to Botswana. While Harry seemed more than comfortable with the reptile wrapped around his neck, William seemed less enthused when Harry held the snake’s head towards him.

13of 31THROWBACK TIMEMiddleton Family/Clarence House via GettyA young Kate and William pose together on the day of their graduation ceremony back in 2005 at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland. All together now: “Aww!”

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THROWBACK TIME

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A young Kate and William pose together on the day of their graduation ceremony back in 2005 at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland. All together now: “Aww!”

14of 31THE CROWNIn 2010,Queen Elizabethdonned the Imperial State Crown while giving her address to the house of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament in Westminster. She previously wore the elaborate (and heavy!) headpiece for her coronation in 1953.

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THE CROWN

In 2010,Queen Elizabethdonned the Imperial State Crown while giving her address to the house of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament in Westminster. She previously wore the elaborate (and heavy!) headpiece for her coronation in 1953.

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TINY BUBBLES

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FASHION FAUX PAS

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17of 31SHE SAID YES!Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyIn addition to theirofficial engagement portraits, Harry and Meghan posed together during anofficial photocall in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace— and they couldn’t stop smiling!

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SHE SAID YES!

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In addition to theirofficial engagement portraits, Harry and Meghan posed together during anofficial photocall in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace— and they couldn’t stop smiling!

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QUEEN OF CUTE

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19of 31DOUBLE DUCHESSShutterstockKate and Meghanstepped out together for their first time without their husbandsto attend the Ladies' Single Final at the Wimbledon Championship. The sisters-in-law laughed and chatted as they sat next to each other in the royal box.

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DOUBLE DUCHESS

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Kate and Meghanstepped out together for their first time without their husbandsto attend the Ladies' Single Final at the Wimbledon Championship. The sisters-in-law laughed and chatted as they sat next to each other in the royal box.

20of 31PROUD PARENTSChris Jackson/Getty ImagesKate and William smile at their children while looking out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in 2017. Kate and Charlotte coordinated in pink, while George’s red suspenders matched his dad’s uniform.

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PROUD PARENTS

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Kate and William smile at their children while looking out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in 2017. Kate and Charlotte coordinated in pink, while George’s red suspenders matched his dad’s uniform.

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LOOK OF LOVE

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70 YEARS TOGETHER

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23of 31GLOBE TROTTINGChris Jackson/GettyCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall andPrince Charlesposed outside the Akshardham Temple during their tour of India in 2013, marking their third official visit to the country together.

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GLOBE TROTTING

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall andPrince Charlesposed outside the Akshardham Temple during their tour of India in 2013, marking their third official visit to the country together.

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SCHOOL BOYS

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BACKYARD SHOT

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26of 31RIDING IN STYLEDan Kitwood/Getty ImagesPrince CharlesandPrince Williamsported full uniform at the Royal Horseguards during the 2018 Trooping the Colour ceremony.

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RIDING IN STYLE

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Prince CharlesandPrince Williamsported full uniform at the Royal Horseguards during the 2018 Trooping the Colour ceremony.

27of 31KISS SEEN AROUND THE WORLDAnwar Hussein/WireImageAfter tying the knot, Kate and William headed to the balcony at Buckingham Palace to share their first kiss as husband and wife…in front of millions of spectators.

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KISS SEEN AROUND THE WORLD

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After tying the knot, Kate and William headed to the balcony at Buckingham Palace to share their first kiss as husband and wife…in front of millions of spectators.

28of 31FAMILY PHOTOLichfield/GettyPrince Philip,Queen Elizabethand their four children gather for a photo at Balmoral Castle in 1972. The picture ended up being used at their Christmas card!

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FAMILY PHOTO

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Prince Philip,Queen Elizabethand their four children gather for a photo at Balmoral Castle in 1972. The picture ended up being used at their Christmas card!

29of 31DRESS UPChris Jackson/Getty ImagesQueen ElizabethandPrince Williamlook the royal part as they leave the Thistle Service at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 2018.

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DRESS UP

Queen ElizabethandPrince Williamlook the royal part as they leave the Thistle Service at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 2018.

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VIEW FROM ABOVE

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31of 31PLAY DATEKarwai Tang/WireImageIn between cheering on their dad in a charity polo match,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteran around in the grass at Beaufort Park.

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PLAY DATE

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In between cheering on their dad in a charity polo match,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteran around in the grass at Beaufort Park.

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