Whether it’s your first sip of sweet, sweet coffee, the joy of a Saturday morning sleep-in, or the gift that is a real-life prince stepping out in head-to-toe military garb – life is full of simple pleasures that are worth celebrating.
And over the weekend, Prince Harry set hearts racing around the world when he attended the annual Mountbatten Festival of Music in his striking red Royal Marines uniform.
Complete with a red waistcoat and gold detailing, slim-fit pants with a matching red stripe on the side and A LOT of flashy medals, the Duke of Sussex looked like a dreamy character straight out of a fairytale.
Naturally, it didn’t long for royal revellers to jump on twitter to express their utter delight at Harry’s very pleasing aesthetic.
“I ❤️ a man in uniform! Our fairytale Prince – Harry. Meghan is one lucky lady,” one user penned.
‘I love it! It looks like a Disney Prince to me 😆,” another agreed.
“Daddy Sussex,” a third simply noted.
From Prince Frederik of Denmark to Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, when it comes to other notable royals in uniform Prince Harry is in good company!
So sit back, relax (and maybe turn up the air con) as we round up 55 photos of your favourite royals in uniform that will make you swoon!
(Images: Getty and @kensingtonroyal Instagram)
The 39-year-old, pictured here on his wedding day to former reality star Princess Sofia, is perhaps one of the lesser-known European royals.
But we think it’s about bloody time Carl gets the praise he deserves.
The rugged royal is also the proud father to two adorable sons, Prince Alexander, two, and Prince Gabriel, one.
Princess Sofia and Prince Carl step out for the 70th birthday celebrations for Carl’s father, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden.
A beardless Prince Carl decked to the nines in all his shiny finery alongside sister Princess Madeleine of Sweden for their older sister Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s wedding in 2010.
A uniformed royal with his babe in arms… We have no words.
A queen and her son: Queen Silvia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip at the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Sofia and Carl are one of the most glamorous royal couples in recent memory.
Prince Carl donned his military best for his 2015 wedding to Sofia and the results were nothing short of spectacular.
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia at the christening of their son Prince Alexander at Drottningholm Palace Chapel in Stockholm, 2016.
Prince Carl Philip raises his glass for his bride
THIS was the photo of Prince Harry which almost broke the internet and we’re weak at the knees after looking at it. (Image: @@kensingtonroyal Instagram)
Picture perfect on their wedding day, Prince Harry donned his frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals.
While Harry’s best man and older brother, Prince William wore a similar eye-catching ensemble.
Have you ever seen a more dashing duo?!
We have to say, the green palette in Harry’s marine fatigues is beyond flattering to his complexion.
And don’t even get us started on that beard…
In 2015, a clean-cut Prince Harry dazzled on the steps of the Sydney Opera House clad in his camouflage-print army threads.
Captain Wales sure scrubs up well.
Prince Harry meets fans at the Sydney Opera House
On the same trip, the sixth in line to the throne oozed charm in his Tropical Dress of the Blues and Royals.
To celebrate his graduation from the Army Aviation Centre in 2010, Harry wore his Army Flying Corps blue beret and matching suit.
World’s most dapper best man! Who could forget when Harry sported the uniform of the Blues and Royals complete with a forage cap, aiguillettes, cross-belt and gold waist belt with sword slings. Fun fact, designer Russell Kashket built specially-made pockets into Harry’s outfit so he could safely carry Duchess Catherine’s wedding ring.
Harry in a khaki jumpsuit is nothing short of magical.
Double or nothing! “Harry Wales” is joined by “William Wales” on an official photocall during a military helicopter training course at the RAF base in Shawbury back in 2010.
For his 2011 wedding to Duchess Catherine, Prince William wore the striking Irish Guards mounted officer’s uniform in Guard of Honour Order with a forage cap.
Is there a more iconic royal duo?
William’s bright red uniform against Catherine’s white Alexander McQueen wedding dress is a true sight to behold.
Here come the tears! The newlyweds share their first public kiss as a married couple. Relive the squeal-inducing moment in the next slide…
Wills’ and Kate’s iconic balcony kiss
Like father, like son. Prince Charles and Prince William pose for a happy snap in front of the original Chipmonk aircraft which Prince Charles flew when he was training at RAF Cranwell on the day of Prince William’s RAF graduation ceremony.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine make for a very glamorous duo during celebrations on the River Thames in London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.
A very serious-looking Prince William participates in the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The future King of England sure knows how to smoulder.
Prince Charles, Prince William and Duchess Camilla share a candid behind-the-scenes moment at an RAF dinner party in 2008.
Prince William is an accomplished pilot and has previously worked as on the search and rescue team for the East Anglia Air Ambulance.
“I feel doing a job like this really helps with grounding the core of what I am trying to become. Just trying to be a good guy, trying to do what you can, trying be a decent individual, thoughtful – qualities in people that you would want to be associated with,” the father-of-three previously said of his role, which he officially stepped down from in 2017 so he could work as a full-time royal.
If there was ever a visual representation of a prince charming, this would be it!
Prince William poses in his Royal Navy uniform in London in 2008. At the time, Wills was gearing up to join the Royal Navy searching for drug runners in Caribbean waters.
A prince with his princess.
Prince Frederik opted for traditional military dress during his 2004 wedding to Australian-born Mary Donaldson.
Before changing into an evening suit with a sash and badges for the nighttime reception.
This is how the Danish Royals do New Year’s! Prince Frederik and Princess Mary turn heads at Queen Margrethe’s New Year’s Eve back at Christian VII’s Palace in 2013.
Two royals in uniform are better than one! Fred with his late father, Prince Henrik.
Queen Margrethe, Prince Henrik and Prince Frederik at the wedding of Fred’s younger brother Prince Joachim and Princess Alexandra.
The 50-year-old is a well-rounded serviceman and has completed comprehensive military studies, including a stint at the Royal Danish Defence College.
In 2003, Fred worked as a senior lecturer with the Institute of Strategy at the Royal Danish Defence College.
Mary and Fred make a glittering appearance at a dinner for Queen Margrethe’s birthday in 2015.
The Prince of Wales has become an unlikely pin-up boy over the years, but we’re here for it. Here, Charles completes his Parachute training as Colonel-in-Chief of the Parachute Regiment at RAF South Cerney in 1978.
The heir to the throne is a decorated serviceman, having worked in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
Prince Charles enjoys a break from the army during his 26th birthday celebrations in 1974.
Charles shows a sign of salute during a visit to Bruneval in Normandy, France, to officially open a war memorial in 1982.
And finally, The Queen’s husband Prince Phillip was a very handsome military man back in his heyday.
The Duke enjoyed a successful tenure in the Royal Navy.
Prince Philip, who was then known as Philip Mountbatten, looked oh so regal in his military
uniform on his 1946 wedding day to a then Princess Elizabeth.
A royal in a uniform? We salute you!
