What springs to mind when we think of a thirst trap? Topless images on Instagram? Sporty gym snaps? Well, shelve those modern-day ideals and listen up because we're here to tell you that King Charles was the OG thirst trap.
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but the young King was quite the dish in his youth. From surfing snaps to shirtless polo pictures, there is plenty of evidence to prove the monarch was the most eligible royal around.
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Polo stallion
© Photo: Getty ImagesKing Charles flashed his toned torso back in 1985 during an outfit change while enjoying a spot of polo.
Shirtless snap
© Photo: Getty ImagesA young King Charles once again went shirtless as he changed during a polo match, circa 1975.
Surfer stud
© Photo: Getty ImagesWho knew the monarch as once a surfer boy? No complaints here.
Teenage heartthrob
© Photo: Getty ImagesWe can just picture this image of the royal in 1972 in Teen Vogue.
Muscular monarch
© Photo: Getty ImagesThose muscles! The former Prince of Wales practiced his polo skills before a match against France in 1978.
Dreamboat
© Photo: Getty ImagesCharles quite literally gave a new meaning to the phrase dreamboat in this windsailing snap.
Polo pin-up
© Photo: Getty ImagesTwo words. *Chef's kiss.*
Brotherly beauty
© Photo: Getty ImagesWe're spoilt for choice with this image of King Charles with his younger brother Prince Edward at the polo.
Suave suitor
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe royal looked effortlessly dapper when he suited up for yet another polo match in 1986. And those aviators – Tom Cruise who?
Kingly crush
© Photo: Getty ImagesWhat's Charles wearing here? We'd say boyfriend material.
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