27 times sporty royals made us laugh - photos of Prince Harry, Princess Kate & Co playing sport

The royal family is a sporty bunch

funny royals 2022© Photo: Getty Images
Melanie Macleod
Melanie MacleodDeputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor
Updated: November 28, 2022

From Prince Harry's polo skills to Princess Kate's tennis prowess, the royal family members are a talented bunch when it comes to sport.

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They're also not afraid to throw themselves into news activities when performing public engagements either; King Charles recently got stuck into a game of American football, while Princess Kate and Prince William have raced each other, with the public watching on.

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During their finest sporting moments is when we get to see a more laidback, light-hearted side to the royals, resulting in some of the most natural pictures of them.

Scroll down for the funniest photos of the royals mid-flow in everything from rugby to rowing.

1.Prince Harry gets *very* into his polo match

Man with number 1 on shirt riding a horse, mouth open, wearing helmet.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry has taken up professional polo since moving to California – and he seems very passionate about it in this photo

2. The Princess of Wales forgets which sport she's playing

Woman in black sports attire and sneakers practicing soccer on a green field.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate was dressed for football... but appears to be practicing her ballet

3. King Charles puts his back into it

Charles, Prince of Wales, in a gray suit, holding a cricket bat on a field.

King Charles might not be in his cricket whites, but he certainly seems to know what he's doing!

4. Prince Harry delights fans

Man in green shirt and white pants looks up, another man in denim jacket sits nearby.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke of Sussex had fans (and his wife Meghan Markle) entranced when he performed an intense stretching routine after his polo match

5. Sophie Wessex glams up for bowls

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in gray suit, bowling with arm raised and ball released.

Given that bowls is among the most placid sports, the Countess of Wessex is certainly giving it her all!

6. Princess Catherine gets a lift

A woman is being lifted by two people in a stadium. She wears a black sports uniform.

We hope those rugby players were careful with Princess Catherine! She sure looks apprehensive to be in the air...

7. Kate is suspicious of William's skills

Prince William kicks a ball on a grassy field, wearing a blue sweater and pants.© Photo: Getty Images

William is known to be a football fan, but his wife certainly doesn't seem convinced of his prowess...

8. Meghan Markle can't get over son Archie's jersey

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, smiling and holding a baseball jersey with 'ARCHIE 19'.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess of Sussex was clearly overjoyed when she was gifted a mini jersey for son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at a Boston Red Sox game.

9. Kate Middleton shows off in front of hubby Prince William

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, stands behind a woman holding a hurley stick, both on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate, Princess of Wales, was clearly proud of herself as she and Prince William tried their hands at hurling and gaelic football in Ireland. Beat that, boys.

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10. Kate Middleton aims her shot

Kate Middleton, smiling, holds a bow and arrow, aiming with one arm extended, wearing a blue blazer.© Photo: Getty Images

Katnis Everdeen watch your back, is all we’re saying.

11. Meghan Markle conjures up a floating ball

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a blue dress, prepares to catch a purple ball.© Photo: Getty Images

Wingardium leviosa, she says.

12. Prince William is ever the gentleman

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, shakes hands with a smiling woman in a red jacket.© Photo: Getty Images

Will gave Kate a good chance at beating him in a race at the Olympic Park, London.

13. Meghan Markle nails her wizardry

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a blue dress, catching a red ball.© Photo: Getty Images

See? Magic Mike or Magic Meghan?

14. Kate Middleton has a ball

Kate Middleton, wearing a white embroidered outfit, holds a red ball in one hand and a cricket bat in the other, smiling on a green field.© Photo: Getty Images

See what we did there? Ball? Laugh? Love the outfit, Duchess.

15. Kate Middleton reassures Will she's a sailing superstar

A woman in a striped shirt and cap stands on a boat, pointing and holding a steering wheel.© Photo: Getty Images

Her boat race says it all. Pun intended.

16. Prince William and Kate Middleton set a new fashion trend

Prince William and a woman sit in yellow helmets on beach buggies.© Photo: Getty Images

It's the yellow hats for us.

17. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle plot tactics

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a blue and white striped shirt, converses with a smiling woman in a white dotted blouse.© Photo: Getty Images

The Princess of Wales and Sussex shared ways to bring Murray down at Wimbledon in 2018.

18. King Charles concentrates

Charles, Prince of Wales, in a gray suit, holding a bow and arrow, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

The art of archery is all in a deep frown and big grin, apparently.

19. Kate Middleton protects her modesty

Kate Middleton in a red dress and black heels plays cricket, holding a yellow bat.© Photo: Getty Images

The Princess of Wales rocked an appropriate red skirt suit and heels for a game of cricket.

20. Prince William kicks like his life depends on it

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, kicks a soccer ball on a green field.© Photo: Getty Images

Go for it, Wills.

21. Prince William harnesses his inner yogi

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and another man are crouching on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

Just look at that flexibility.

22. Kate Middleton gives Emma Raducanu a run for her racket

A woman in a navy blue tennis outfit is hitting a tennis ball with a racket.© Photo: Getty Images

We're not sure if Kate or Charles' concentration face is more intense.

23. Prince William makes wife Kate Middleton jump

Prince William and Kate Middleton stand together, each holding a red horn, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Fog horn in the face. Classic.

24. Prince Harry does his best Hulk impression

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, lifting weights in a gym with a man in black shirt observing.© Photo: Getty Images

Give it everything you've got, H.

25. Prince Harry gets low

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in black attire, sits with two others in a room, smiling and engaged in an activity.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke of Sussex has clearly nailed the squat life.

26. Sophie Wessex masters magic trick

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in a wheelchair, wearing a blue hoodie, juggling a green and black basketball.© Photo: Getty Images

The Countess of Wessex balanced a ball on her fingertips while making it hover with power from the other hand.

27. Meghan Markle brings out her competitive side

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in white sports attire, competes in a sandpit event, facing another woman in blue.© Photo: Alamy

Nina Dobrev had no chance in a charity American football match.

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