All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

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All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places - It seems, as the royals have a habit of popping up without warning. Here's a rundown of the best surprise appearances by the British royals.

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Video call -

Prince William made a surprise video call to a family in the UK in 2020. Leanne and her five-year-old son, Kaydyn, were shocked and extremely happy.

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King George III -

Imagine this: it's date night, and you've got tickets to 'Hamilton.' You're enjoying the show, when suddenly a very special guest shows up on stage. It's Prince Harry making a star appearance as King George III. You're stunned, of course!

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The fab four -

In 2018, Kate Middleton surprised with an appearance at the Royal Air Force centenary in London. There, she reunited with the “Fab Four.”

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A trip to Balmoral -

Also in 2018, Prince Philip stepped out with the Queen and granddaughter Zara Tindall. They visited Balmoral Castle.

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Fashion Week -

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises, the Queen showed up to London Fashion Week. She was right by the runway with Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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Birthday girl -

For her 92nd birthday, the Queen pulled up to the Royal Albert Hall stage. She surprised audiences at home and in the crowd, who sung a joyous 'Happy Birthday to You.'

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Sisterly love -

Kate Middleton and her sister, Pippa (pictured), made a surprise visit to Sandringham House. They also attended a Sunday morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.

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Walk about Windsor -

Harry and William surprised crowds and took a walk around Windsor Castle in May 2018.

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Breaking the ice in Belfast -

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to Belfast. They were there to meet members of the public, as well as to visit Belfast’s biggest sites.

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William in Toronto -

Prince William made a surprise appearance in Toronto, albeit through a pre-recorded video clip. He spoke at a youth mental health summit, offering some special words of wisdom.

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Charles and Harry -

Prince Charles and Prince Harry made a rare surprise appearance in February 2018. The duo showed up to an event for The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit.

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Middleton at the Anna Freud National Centre -

Kate Middleton surprised crowds at a conference hosted by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.

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Christmas party -

Staff Christmas parties aren’t all that, unless Meghan Markle makes a surprise appearance. She showed up to the Queen’s staff Christmas party in 2017.

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Partying with Paddington -

In 2017, Kate Middleton made an unannounced visit to Paddington station, where a charity benefit was taking place.

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Big anniversary -

The Queen celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Aboyne Highland Games by making a surprise appearance.

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A very special Father's Day -

In 2017 Princess Anne honoured Father's Day in a very special way. She visited fathers who were working on a 'DIY SOS' project, renovating the house of a disabled father.

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On the market -

London’s Borough Market was hit with a shocking terrorist attack in 2017. When the market reopened, Prince Harry surprised crowds to show support.

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Thanking the police -

Similarly, Prince William surprised Manchester police to give his thanks following the terrorist attack that struck the city.

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Battling Batten - Prince Harry surprised Ollie and Amelia Carroll, two children who both suffer from Batten disease. The prince cracked jokes and played around with the kids.

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A royal thank you -

Prince Harry sure loves a surprise. In April 2017, he made a surprise visit to double amputee Duncan Slater (left), so as to give his thanks and pay respect.

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Military entourage -

The Duke of Kent shocked residents at Harewood House with a surprise visit, complete with military entourage.

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Sophie surprises guests -

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, made a surprise visit to Leeds Children’s Hospital back in 2013. She was there to support Nikita Chidwick, who was due to undergo an operation.

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Up in the air -

Young pilots Libby and Michael had the surprise of a lifetime when Prince Philip came to say hi. His Royal Highness made a surprise visit to the British Airways HQ.

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Schoolin' 'em -

Imagine sitting down for school dinner, turning your head and seeing Prince William. The royal visited John Henry Newman School for an unexpected appearance.

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Chatting with the young ones -

In 2015, Prince Harry paid a surprise visit to the Duke of York’s Royal Military School in Kent. There, he toured and chatted with excited pupils.

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Respecting radio -

In 2014, the Duke of Kent made an unexpected appearance in Swindon. There, he presented the Queen's Award to Shirley Ludford, manager of Radio Swindon 105.5.

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A big thank you to staff -

Prince William made a surprise visit to the Commonwealth Games in 2014. He thanked workers and staff of the Games.

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Camilla up north -

The Duchess of Cornwall made not one, but two surprise visits in Edinburgh.

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Harry in the booth -

In 2014, Prince Harry shocked staff when he showed up to a youth centre recording studio in Nottingham.

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A personal royal approval -

A few years ago, Prince Charles gave a personal royal approval to newlyweds in Ayr, Scotland.

See also: Casual wear: When royals dress down

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All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places - It seems, as the royals have a habit of popping up without warning. Here's a rundown of the best surprise appearances by the British royals.

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Getty Images

0 / 31 Fotos

Video call -

Prince William made a surprise video call to a family in the UK in 2020. Leanne and her five-year-old son, Kaydyn, were shocked and extremely happy.

© Getty Images

1 / 31 Fotos

King George III -

Imagine this: it's date night, and you've got tickets to 'Hamilton.' You're enjoying the show, when suddenly a very special guest shows up on stage. It's Prince Harry making a star appearance as King George III. You're stunned, of course!

© Getty Images

2 / 31 Fotos

The fab four -

In 2018, Kate Middleton surprised with an appearance at the Royal Air Force centenary in London. There, she reunited with the “Fab Four.”

© Getty Images

3 / 31 Fotos

A trip to Balmoral -

Also in 2018, Prince Philip stepped out with the Queen and granddaughter Zara Tindall. They visited Balmoral Castle.

© Getty Images

4 / 31 Fotos

Fashion Week -

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises, the Queen showed up to London Fashion Week. She was right by the runway with Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

© Getty Images

5 / 31 Fotos

Birthday girl -

For her 92nd birthday, the Queen pulled up to the Royal Albert Hall stage. She surprised audiences at home and in the crowd, who sung a joyous 'Happy Birthday to You.'

© Getty Images

6 / 31 Fotos

Sisterly love -

Kate Middleton and her sister, Pippa (pictured), made a surprise visit to Sandringham House. They also attended a Sunday morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.

© BrunoPress

7 / 31 Fotos

Walk about Windsor -

Harry and William surprised crowds and took a walk around Windsor Castle in May 2018.

© Getty Images

8 / 31 Fotos

Breaking the ice in Belfast -

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to Belfast. They were there to meet members of the public, as well as to visit Belfast’s biggest sites.

© Getty Images

9 / 31 Fotos

William in Toronto -

Prince William made a surprise appearance in Toronto, albeit through a pre-recorded video clip. He spoke at a youth mental health summit, offering some special words of wisdom.

© Getty Images

10 / 31 Fotos

Charles and Harry -

Prince Charles and Prince Harry made a rare surprise appearance in February 2018. The duo showed up to an event for The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit.

© Getty Images

11 / 31 Fotos

Middleton at the Anna Freud National Centre -

Kate Middleton surprised crowds at a conference hosted by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.

© Getty Images

12 / 31 Fotos

Christmas party -

Staff Christmas parties aren’t all that, unless Meghan Markle makes a surprise appearance. She showed up to the Queen’s staff Christmas party in 2017.

© Getty Images

13 / 31 Fotos

Partying with Paddington -

In 2017, Kate Middleton made an unannounced visit to Paddington station, where a charity benefit was taking place.

© Getty Images

14 / 31 Fotos

Big anniversary -

The Queen celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Aboyne Highland Games by making a surprise appearance.

© Getty Images

15 / 31 Fotos

A very special Father's Day -

In 2017 Princess Anne honoured Father's Day in a very special way. She visited fathers who were working on a 'DIY SOS' project, renovating the house of a disabled father.

© Getty Images

16 / 31 Fotos

On the market -

London’s Borough Market was hit with a shocking terrorist attack in 2017. When the market reopened, Prince Harry surprised crowds to show support.

© Getty Images

17 / 31 Fotos

Thanking the police -

Similarly, Prince William surprised Manchester police to give his thanks following the terrorist attack that struck the city.

© Getty Images

18 / 31 Fotos

Battling Batten - Prince Harry surprised Ollie and Amelia Carroll, two children who both suffer from Batten disease. The prince cracked jokes and played around with the kids.

© Getty Images

19 / 31 Fotos

A royal thank you -

Prince Harry sure loves a surprise. In April 2017, he made a surprise visit to double amputee Duncan Slater (left), so as to give his thanks and pay respect.

© Getty Images

20 / 31 Fotos

Military entourage -

The Duke of Kent shocked residents at Harewood House with a surprise visit, complete with military entourage.

© Getty Images

21 / 31 Fotos

Sophie surprises guests -

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, made a surprise visit to Leeds Children’s Hospital back in 2013. She was there to support Nikita Chidwick, who was due to undergo an operation.

© Getty Images

22 / 31 Fotos

Up in the air -

Young pilots Libby and Michael had the surprise of a lifetime when Prince Philip came to say hi. His Royal Highness made a surprise visit to the British Airways HQ.

© Getty Images

23 / 31 Fotos

Schoolin' 'em -

Imagine sitting down for school dinner, turning your head and seeing Prince William. The royal visited John Henry Newman School for an unexpected appearance.

© Getty Images

24 / 31 Fotos

Chatting with the young ones -

In 2015, Prince Harry paid a surprise visit to the Duke of York’s Royal Military School in Kent. There, he toured and chatted with excited pupils.

© Getty Images

25 / 31 Fotos

Respecting radio -

In 2014, the Duke of Kent made an unexpected appearance in Swindon. There, he presented the Queen's Award to Shirley Ludford, manager of Radio Swindon 105.5.

© Getty Images

26 / 31 Fotos

A big thank you to staff -

Prince William made a surprise visit to the Commonwealth Games in 2014. He thanked workers and staff of the Games.

© Getty Images

27 / 31 Fotos

Camilla up north -

The Duchess of Cornwall made not one, but two surprise visits in Edinburgh.

© Getty Images

28 / 31 Fotos

Harry in the booth -

In 2014, Prince Harry shocked staff when he showed up to a youth centre recording studio in Nottingham.

© Getty Images

29 / 31 Fotos

A personal royal approval -

A few years ago, Prince Charles gave a personal royal approval to newlyweds in Ayr, Scotland.

See also: Casual wear: When royals dress down

© Getty Images

30 / 31 Fotos

All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

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All the times the British royal family turned up in unexpected places

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28/06/21 | StarsInsider

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Recently, Prince William made a surprise video call to a family in the UK. Leanne and her five-year-old son, Kaydyn, were shocked, because how often does this happen? More than you'd expect, it seems, as the royals have a habit of popping up without warning. Here's a rundown of the best surprise appearances by the British royals.

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