When it comes to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton, people are fascinated. There have been so many photos of these couples taken over the years, but there are so many that people aren’t familiar with. Check out these rare pictures of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton that you have not seen:
20. Tour of Australia – 1983
In this picture, the royal couple was ending their tour of Australia in Melbourne. Diana seemed particularly happy as she donned this red dress with blue polka dots and waved to the crowd as she boarded the plane. She was clearly a hit with Australians.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images19. Visiting University of St. Andrews – 2011
In 2011, the engaged couple returned to the University of St. Andrews, their alma mater, for its 600th-anniversary celebrations. The two met there in 2001 when they were both living in St. Salvatore’s Hall and studying Art History. A romance between them began to blossom in 2002 after Kate took part in a fashion show where William saw her wearing a see-through dress.
Photo by Rota/Anwar Hussein/Getty Images18. Honeymoon – 1947
The Duke and Duchess spent their honeymoon at Broadlands House in Hampshire and then Birkhall Lodge, which is part of Balmoral estate in Scotland. This picture is from their time at Broadlands House.
Photo by Royal Collection via Tim Graham Royal Photos/Getty Images17. Wedding in Switzerland – 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the wedding of Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mark Tomlinson in Arose Switzerland in March 2013. The Duchess looks absolutely lovely in this picture with her perfectly coordinated brown hat and a beige coat.
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images16. Tour of Italy – 1985
During their tour of Italy in 1985, Diana and Charles traveled to Sardinia where they received a warm welcome, as hundreds of cheering schoolchildren greeted them and waved British flags. Diana was clearly the star of this show. She wore this pale blue Jan van Velden suit and a John Boyd hat and looked absolutely beautiful.
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images15. Tour of Australia and New Zealand – 2014
During their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, Prince William got into the cockpit of a World War I Sopwith Pup single seater biplane at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Center while they were making a four-day stop in New Zealand. It looked like Kate was having a really good time!
Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images14. Tour of Australia – 1983
During their six-week Australian tour in March 1983, the couple climbed Ayers Rock, which is now called Uluru. Here they are walking around the massive sandstone rock formation together. Diana looked lovely in this white dress with flats.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images13. Olympic Games – 2012
Prince William and Kate Middleton never share any affection for each other when they are in public, which is why this picture from the 2012 Olympic Games is so special. Here they are embracing each other as they cheer on Britain during the track cycling finals.
Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images12. Tour of Cameroon – 1990
The Prince and Princess of Wales did a three-day royal tour of Cameroon in March 1990. In this picture, they are watching a dancing display in Bamenda. It is clear in this photo that the royal couple is no longer as close as they once were.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images11. Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation – 1953
Queen Elizabeth’s coronation was in 1953 and this is a photo from the celebration. She and Prince Philip were on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with their children as they waved to the crowds. It was a big day for the royal couple.
Photo by PA Images via Getty Images10. New Zealand High Commission – 2011
Following the earthquake in Christchurch in 2011, the couple met with the deputy High commissioner Belinda Brown at the New Zealand High Commission in London to sign the book of condolences in memory of those who lost their lives in the earthquake.
Photo by David Parker – WPA Pool/Getty Images9. Guards Polo Club – 1987
In 1987, Diana presented Charles with a runner’s up medal at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor and the two shared a kiss. Interestingly, it was only a year earlier that Charles had begun an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. Maybe that’s why the kiss here seems so lackluster.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images8. Ski Holiday – 1985
The Prince and Princess of Wales went on a ski holiday to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, in January 1985. She arrived for the photocall in style in this red one-piece snowsuit from Harrod’s in London while he looked charming in his blue and white snowsuit. They certainly looked good together!
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images7. St. Peter’s Basilica – 1985
In 1985, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome during their tour of Italy. Before this, the royal couple had a private meeting with Pope John Paul II. Diana dressed to impress with this pink polka dot dress.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images6. Tour of East Lancashire– 2011
This picture was taken just three weeks before the couple’s wedding. They were visiting East Lancashire in north-west England where they visited Aldridge Community Academy (DACA), unveiled a plaque and viewed a range of outdoor sports activities.
Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images5. Banquet at the Palais De L’Elysee – 1988
During their joint tour of France, the couple attended a banquet at the Palais De L’Elysee in Paris, which was hosted by President Francois Mitterrand and his wife Danielle. In this picture, it seems the two were caught in some sort of misunderstanding.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images4. Tour of Australia – 1983
During their tour of Australia in 1983, the royal duo visited victims of bushfires in Cockatoo, Australia. Diana dazzled in this lovely purple gown and it was obvious that these bushfire victims were happy to see the young, beautiful princess.
Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images3. Rugby Match at Eton College – 2006
Prince William can be seen here giving Kate Middleton a hug after he played a rugby match at Eton College back in March 2006. Kate attended the match with her sister Pippa, who can’t be seen in this picture because the couple is blocking the view.
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images2. Nijo Castle, Kyoto – 1986
The royal twosome are pictured here attending a traditional tea ceremony at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, in 1986. At this point, Diana was well on her way to becoming a fashion icon. She looked absolutely stunning in this red and white polka dress with a matching red hat.
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images1. Skiing in Klosters, Switzerland – 2008
In March 2008, together they took a ski trip to the Swiss resort Klosters, which is where his parents used to ski as well. The two are pictured here on a T-bar looking really serious. Maybe they knew that there was someone there photographing them?
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images
