16 Pics That Show How Close Prince William & Prince Harry Are With Their Dad
As far as famous families go, there aren't many who are more closely knit than the British royals. This is especially true of Prince Charles, William, and Harry, a father-son trio who have supported each other through the worst of times and the happiest. Sure, Charles gets a lot of flak from some of the royal family's fans, but with two sons who are so widely adored by the public -- and who make time for advocacy and charity -- it's clear that he did something right. We've rounded up some photos of William and Harry spending quality time with their dear old dad. Flipping through these photos, we detect that "proud dad" look in Charles's eyes as he gazes at his boys.
It's clear he's their biggest fan -- cheering them on in sports and acting like a super involved grandpa. These guys seem to have plenty of laughs and fun times together, and also some tender, touching moments, too. Sometimes these royals seem a bit awkward around each other (can anyone blame them? Everyone's watching!), but deep down, there seems to be a deep father-son love shared between them.
Read on for 16 pictures that show how close William and Harry are with Charles. Our favorite might be the one where they're channeling their inner Top Gun pilots!
LIKE FATHER LIKE SON
Charles is always there to cheer his sons on, even when they're competing against each other in a polo match. No matter who wins, he's probably just proud of them for carrying on the family polo tradition. Or that's what he tells them, at least.
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NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH SUPPORT
Some of the best family photos are just a little bit awkward. Will looks like he's reminding Charles that he'll always have his back. We wouldn't be surprised if Charles is thinking that his son might be interpreting that saying just a little bit too literally.
TO PRANK OR NOT TO PRANK
That appeared to be the question on Harry's mind when this picture was taken. We have a feeling Charles has had to put up with plenty of his youngest son's shenanigans over the years. Hopefully whoopee cushions were involved.
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SWIM LESSONS
It was just like old times when Will peered at his dad from the side of a pool, except here Will was scuba diving with the British Sub-Aqua Club instead of taking swimming lessons at day camp.
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HIS SUPPORT SYSTEM
Harry and William were there for Charles when his close friend Hugh van Cutsem passed away in 2013.
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POLO PALS
Enjoy this throwback to 2003 of Harry and Charles playing polo together. It's good to know that we aren't the only ones whose faces turn radish levels of red when we exercise.
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