8 photos of royals in their swimwear: from Pippa Middleton to Princess Diana

These snaps really make us miss summer!


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Updated: 14 February 2023

It's always summer somewhere, and Pippa Middleton proved that on Monday during a trip to St. Barts with her husband. Enjoying the sun and sand, Pippa was snapped in a gorgeous red bikini on the tropical island.

But this isn't the first time a royal has been snapped in their swimwear, with Princess Diana bodyboarding in a two-piece to Prince William in speedos!

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Join us at HELLO! as we relive the best royal swimsuit moments, but be warned you'll probably end up missing the summer!

Pippa Middleton

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Pippa Middleton was a true beach goddess during her February break with her husband to the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy. Kate's sister was snapped soaking up the sun and donning a red bikini as she ran through the sand.

Mike Tindall

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Stripping down is just part of the I'm a Celebrity experience with many iconic moments coming from the show's shower scenes and Mike Tindall was no exception when he hit the baths and surprised viewers by revealing a pair of budgie smugglers.

Fans loved the moment as one said: "NOT THE BUDGIE SMUGGLERS MIKE," and another commented: "It's not every day you see ex-England rugby [player] and Princess Anne's son-in-law, Mike Tindall in his speedos on national television, but first time for everything."

Princess Diana

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Princess Diana had plenty of fashion moments, including this one from 1993 when she holidayed in the Caribbean. The royal was seen in a bright-orange bikini as she enjoyed the waves and even took part in a bit of bodyboarding.

Princess of Wales

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Although she wasn't in the water for this moment, Kate rocked a stunning two-piece underneath a sheer dress when she was a fashion model during her time at university. Her future husband is believed to have first laid eyes on her while she was walking a catwalk.

Prince William

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During his university days, Prince William was a keen water polo player, and was often seen in a pair of black speedos as he cheered on teammates before getting into the pool himself.

The Queen

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The late Queen, then known as Princess Elizabeth, took part in a Children's Challenge Shield Competition that was held in 1939. Her Majesty, who wore a black one-piece and white swim-cap, even walked away from the event with an award in life-saving.

King Charles

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The then-Prince Charles enjoyed a trip to Bondi Beach during a tour of Australia. Accompanied by his bodyguard, the future King had a pair of blue trunks and a huge smile on his face as he enjoyed the warm waters.

Princess Margaret

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The late Princess Margaret looked amazing in this brightly-coloured one-piece as she enjoyed a holiday in Mustique back in 1976.

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