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15 playful photos of the royals showing off their fun side

Even the royals are big kids at heart

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Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
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The royals certainly know how to have fun on some of their more light-hearted engagements and we've seen some brilliant moments, particularly from the younger generation.

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 Last summer, the Prince and Princess of Wales couldn't resist having a go in the amusement arcades during their visit to Barry Island. They might be parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, but  Prince William and Kate looked like big kids at heart as they tried their hand at a coconut shy-style game and the grab machines. 

WATCH: Prince William and Kate Middleton fun in the amusement arcades on Barry Island

Take a look at some other fun royal moments through the years…

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princess diana race© Photo: Getty Images

William and Harry's late mother Princess Diana was always up for a laugh and here she is taking part in the mother's race on her sons' sports day in 1989.

Mike Tindall and Prince Louis of Cambridge speak ahead the Platinum Pageant 2022© Photo: Getty Images

 Zara Tindall's husband, Mike Tindall shared a hilarious moment with Prince Louis during the Platinum Pageant at Buckingham Palace on June 5th September 2022.

The pair were watching the spectacle from the royal box when Mike was pictured giving Louis the, 'I've got my eye on you' sign while pointing his middle and forefingers towards his eyes. The Princess of Wales, who was sitting next to the four-year-old, could be seen laughing at the humorous exchange between her son and the former rugby player.

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prince harry Invictus Games in Toronto 2017© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry pretended to be shocked when two-year-old Emily Henson made a bold grab for the royal's bucket of popcorn at the Invictus Games in Toronto in 2017. It resulted in a series of amazing photos of the Prince's hilarious reactions to the cheeky toddler.

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princess wales queen consort Big Lunch at the Eden Project© Photo: Getty Images

Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate could not contain their giggles as the late Queen Elizabeth II gamely cut a cake with a ceremonial sword as the royal ladies attended the Big Lunch at the Eden Project, during the G7 Summit in June 2021. When told by an aide that there was a conventional knife available, the monarch replied: "I know there is, this is more unusual."

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Duchess of Sussex Meghan mini tour of the UK© Photo: Getty Images

Before she became the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan went on a mini tour of the UK with her husband-to-be Harry. The former actress joined in with a children's workshop and couldn't stop giggling as the youngsters rushed to give her a group hug.

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Harry, Kate and William Warner Bros Studio in 2013© Photo: Getty Images

Harry, Kate and William had a magical day out at the Warner Bros Studio in 2013 when they toured the Harry Potter set. The royal trio looked positively spellbound as they were given their own wands to play with during their visit.

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Princess Charlotte poking her tongue out Michael Middleton© Photo: Getty Images

Princess Charlotte was captured poking her tongue out at her grandfather Michael Middleton in the crowd after her parents took part in the King's Cup sailing regatta off the Isle of Wight and we can only say that the Duchess encouraged it by making her own funny faces at her father.

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Princess Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York Royal Ascot in 1987© Photo: Rex

Princess Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York enjoyed many a mischievous moment together, including this famous photo of the pair poking one of their friends with their umbrellas at Royal Ascot in 1987.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex enjoyed a family day out at Bristol Zoo© Photo: Getty Images

The Earl and  Countess of Wessex enjoyed a family day out at Bristol Zoo with their children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn in 2019. The young royal was captured making his mother Sophie laugh by doing a funny impression of a giraffe as he poked his tongue out.

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William, Harry and Kate hysterical Charities Forum at BAFTA in 2015© Photo: Getty Images

William, Harry and Kate were all hysterical with laughter as they tried 'welly wanging', with children and representatives from charities and Aardman Animations, during a meeting of the Charities Forum at BAFTA in 2015.

Prince Harry and Mike Tindall Wheelchair Rugby exhibition 2014© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry and Mike Tindall displayed some friendly competition towards one another as they competed in a Wheelchair Rugby exhibition match during the 2014 Invictus Games in London.

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princess of wales dancing with paddington paddington rail station in 2017© Photo: Getty Images

When Paddington Bear asked the Duchess of Cambridge for a dance on the platform of Paddington rail station in 2017, Kate was more than happy to oblige and giggled as she was twirled around.

savannah phillips prince george Trooping the Colour 2018© Photo: Getty Images

The younger royals stole the show on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour 2018. Savannah Phillips  playfully tried to stop her cousin Prince George from singing, while pretending to conduct the orchestra.

prince william and princess kate french Alps in 2016© Photo: Getty Images

William and Kate were captured playfully throwing snow at one another during a family skiing holiday in the French Alps in 2016.

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