Take a peek behind the royal curtain! 🌟 Prince William, Meghan Markle, and even Princess Diana caught in candid swimsuit moments that are rarely seen. From tight trunks to elegant bikinis, these 12 photos reveal the royals like never before
When the summer heat takes over, even royalty enjoy taking a dip in the sea or lake. They try to find a secluded place away from prying eyes, but sometimes photographers manage to “catch” princes and princesses in swimsuits.
Kate Middleton’s family, like the Tindall family, regularly vacations on Eden Rock Island. Many royals enjoy the summer sun on board luxury yachts. We look back at the best moments from the royal family’s beach life, from Princess Diana’s iconic bikini to Prince William’s swim trunks.
Princess Diana’s iconic leopard print swimsuit
When Netflix’s The Crown recreated the Princess of Wales’s most iconic beach outfit, it was foreseeable that a resurgence in animal print swimwear was inevitable. Diana was first photographed wearing a leopard print swimsuit in 1990 during a family vacation in the British Virgin Islands. The low-cut swimsuit with a bold print was designed by American swimwear brand Jantzen.
Watermelon bikini Meghan Markle
Before the Duchess of Sussex deleted her personal account on the social network, she published many pictures there in which the Suits star posed under the bright summer sun. In one of the photos, Megan is captured in a watermelon-colored crocheted bikini, which includes a red bra with black underwire and striped green swimming trunks.
Princess Charlene’s Olympic swimsuit
Princess Charlene of Monaco had a successful career as an Olympic swimmer before retiring from the sport in 2007. This is how she met her husband, Prince Albert, in 2000. The South African-born royal has posed poolside on more than one occasion, but her favorite sports swimsuit is undoubtedly the one she wore on the cover of Sports Illustrated with her platinum flowing hair.
Princess Kate’s underwater costume
The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a video of themselves snorkeling and diving with Earthshot 2021 award winner Coral Vita three years ago to better explore a coral farming and planting project in the Bahamas. The Princess of Wales showed off her athletic prowess in a cropped wetsuit.
Zara Tindall wetsuit
Earlier this year, Zara Tindall took a romantic holiday to Iceland with her husband Mike. The royal couple dared to plunge into the icy water there. Former England rugby player Mike shared touching footage of his romantic getaway on his blog. “Iceland, thank you! What a place!” — the father of three wrote in the caption to the video.
Lady Amelia Spencer
Lady Amelia Spencer showed off an enviable swimwear collection while on holiday in the Maldives with Greg Mallett, where they celebrated their wedding anniversary. Princess Diana’s niece blogged about footage from The Conrad on Rangali Island, as well as plenty of snaps from her idyllic holiday, including posing in a chic mermaid swimsuit.
Bikini of the Greek Princess Maria Olympia
The blog of the Greek princess Maria Olympia is full of bright illustrations of summer leisure. From strapless bikinis to tiered swimsuits, it looks like the royal was made for the beach.
Princess Diana’s tangerine bikini
Princess Diana had many notable fashion looks, including this one from 1993 while she was vacationing in the Caribbean. The Prince of Wales’s ex-wife was pictured wearing a bright orange bikini as she enjoyed the waves.
Prince William’s swim trunks
While at university, Prince William was a keen water polo player and could often be seen wearing black swimming trunks. He actively encouraged his teammates and later dived into the pool himself.
Queen Elizabeth II Rescue Squad
The late Queen, known as Princess Elizabeth as a child, took part in a water rescue competition that took place in 1939. The 13-year-old heir to the throne was wearing a black swimsuit and a white swimming cap. Elizabeth then even received an award for her life-saving skills.
Surfer image of King Charles III
While traveling around Australia, young Prince Charles enjoyed visiting Bondi Beach. Accompanied by his bodyguard, the Prince of Wales, wearing blue swimming trunks and a wide smile on his face, openly enjoyed the sun and warm water.
Princess Margaret’s Colorful Swimsuit
Queen Elizabeth II’s late sister Princess Margaret looked stunning in a colorful one-piece swimsuit while vacationing in Mustique in 1976.
