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Gibraltar
- The Prince and Princess of Wales took their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in July 1981. Their first stop was Gibraltar.
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Nassau, Bahamas
- Princess Margaret and then-husband Antony Armstrong-Jones visited the capital of the Bahamas in March 1967.
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Klosters, Switzerland
- Before they became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate liked to hit the slopes at this Alpine resort village.
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Klosters, Switzerland
- The destination has been a favorite among Prince Charles and his sons for many years.
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Azores, Portugal
- In 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York took their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and visited the Azores islands.
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Moorea, French Polynesia
- Princess Caroline of Monaco and her first husband, Philippe Junot, spent their honeymoon in this South Pacific island in 1978.
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Hurghada, Egypt
- For Charles and Diana, this was the last destination on the honeymoon of the newlywed royal couple, in August of 1981.
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Malta
- The then-Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh spent their honeymoon in Malta in 1947.
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Tavarnelle, Italy
- Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, Princess Amalia, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Crown Prince Willem Alexander, and Princess Alexia are pictured on vacation at their summer house in Italy.
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Mustique, Saint Vincent
- Princess Margaret built a villa on the island in the 1960s, after she was given land as a wedding gift. She would visit at least twice a year and invite friends and family. Here is Princess Margaret with her sister, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Skagen, Denmark
- Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Mary of Denmark like to head to the Jutland coast, in the north of the country, to spend their summer vacation.
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Ocean City, New Jersey, USA
- Princess Grace of Monaco and her daughter, Princess Caroline, on vacation in 1978. As a child, Grace Kelly used to spend her summers at her family's house in Ocean City, New Jersey.
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Perth, Australia
- Prince Charles goes for a swim at Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Australia in April 1983.
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Majorca, Spain
- In August of 1987, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and their children stayed at Marivent Palace in the Balearic island of Majorca. The British royals were invited by King Juan Carlos of Spain and his family.
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Majorca, Spain
- In 1990, the British royals returned to the island. This time, they were also joined by members of the Greek royal family.
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Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
- Princess Margaret vacationed on the northern coast of the Mediterranean island in the 1960s and returned to Sardinia in 1987.
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Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
- Princess Diana accepted Sir Richard Branson's invitation and, together with her sons, visited the private island owned by the British billionaire in 1990.
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New York City, USA
- Archduke Charles Louis of Austria and his wife, Princess Yolande de Ligne, spend their honeymoon in the Big Apple, in January 1950.
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Nevis, Caribbean
- This Caribbean island was the first vacation destination for Lady Di and her children following her split form Prince Charles in 1993. Diana and the kids stayed at the Montelier Plantation Inn.
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Orlando, Florida
- In 1993, Lady Di took her sons, William and Harry, to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
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Balmoral, Scotland
- Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands was built in 1856 as a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. It has been used as a tranquil retreat for the British royals for many years.
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Lech, Austria
- Princess Diana liked to take her kids for a skiing vacation at this Austrian resort. Here they are in 1993.
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St. Tropez, France
- In July of 1997, shortly before her tragic death, Diana vacationed in the south of France with Dodi Al Fayed.
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Athens, Greece
- Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones are pictured visiting the Acropolis of Athens in September 1963.
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Hayama, Japan
- The then-Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko spent their honeymoon in this Japanese beach town in 1959.
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Adriatic Sea
- Prior to his abdication, Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson took a cruise in the Adriatic Sea. This was in October 1936.
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Surrey, UK
- In 1923, the then-Duke and Duchess of York (future King George VI and Queen Mother) spent their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey, a manor house in Surrey, England.
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Schoenried, Switzerland
- Princess Grace of Monaco and her children, Prince Albert and Princess Caroline, on New Year's Eve of 1965 in the Swiss Alps.
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Forte dei Marmi, Italy
- The then-Princess Paola of Belgium (who later became queen) and Princess Astrid on the beach at Forte dei Marmi, Italy in August 1964. Sources: (House Beautiful) See also: Best European destinations for a family summer vacation
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Gibraltar
- The Prince and Princess of Wales took their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in July 1981. Their first stop was Gibraltar.
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Nassau, Bahamas
- Princess Margaret and then-husband Antony Armstrong-Jones visited the capital of the Bahamas in March 1967.
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Klosters, Switzerland
- Before they became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate liked to hit the slopes at this Alpine resort village.
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Klosters, Switzerland
- The destination has been a favorite among Prince Charles and his sons for many years.
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Azores, Portugal
- In 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York took their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and visited the Azores islands.
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Moorea, French Polynesia
- Princess Caroline of Monaco and her first husband, Philippe Junot, spent their honeymoon in this South Pacific island in 1978.
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Hurghada, Egypt
- For Charles and Diana, this was the last destination on the honeymoon of the newlywed royal couple, in August of 1981.
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Malta
- The then-Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh spent their honeymoon in Malta in 1947.
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Tavarnelle, Italy
- Crown Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, Princess Amalia, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Crown Prince Willem Alexander, and Princess Alexia are pictured on vacation at their summer house in Italy.
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Mustique, Saint Vincent
- Princess Margaret built a villa on the island in the 1960s, after she was given land as a wedding gift. She would visit at least twice a year and invite friends and family. Here is Princess Margaret with her sister, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Skagen, Denmark
- Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Mary of Denmark like to head to the Jutland coast, in the north of the country, to spend their summer vacation.
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Ocean City, New Jersey, USA
- Princess Grace of Monaco and her daughter, Princess Caroline, on vacation in 1978. As a child, Grace Kelly used to spend her summers at her family's house in Ocean City, New Jersey.
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Perth, Australia
- Prince Charles goes for a swim at Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Australia in April 1983.
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Majorca, Spain
- In August of 1987, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and their children stayed at Marivent Palace in the Balearic island of Majorca. The British royals were invited by King Juan Carlos of Spain and his family.
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Majorca, Spain
- In 1990, the British royals returned to the island. This time, they were also joined by members of the Greek royal family.
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Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
- Princess Margaret vacationed on the northern coast of the Mediterranean island in the 1960s and returned to Sardinia in 1987.
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Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
- Princess Diana accepted Sir Richard Branson's invitation and, together with her sons, visited the private island owned by the British billionaire in 1990.
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New York City, USA
- Archduke Charles Louis of Austria and his wife, Princess Yolande de Ligne, spend their honeymoon in the Big Apple, in January 1950.
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Nevis, Caribbean
- This Caribbean island was the first vacation destination for Lady Di and her children following her split form Prince Charles in 1993. Diana and the kids stayed at the Montelier Plantation Inn.
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Orlando, Florida
- In 1993, Lady Di took her sons, William and Harry, to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
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Balmoral, Scotland
- Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands was built in 1856 as a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. It has been used as a tranquil retreat for the British royals for many years.
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Lech, Austria
- Princess Diana liked to take her kids for a skiing vacation at this Austrian resort. Here they are in 1993.
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St. Tropez, France
- In July of 1997, shortly before her tragic death, Diana vacationed in the south of France with Dodi Al Fayed.
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Athens, Greece
- Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones are pictured visiting the Acropolis of Athens in September 1963.
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Hayama, Japan
- The then-Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko spent their honeymoon in this Japanese beach town in 1959.
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Adriatic Sea
- Prior to his abdication, Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson took a cruise in the Adriatic Sea. This was in October 1936.
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Surrey, UK
- In 1923, the then-Duke and Duchess of York (future King George VI and Queen Mother) spent their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey, a manor house in Surrey, England.
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Schoenried, Switzerland
- Princess Grace of Monaco and her children, Prince Albert and Princess Caroline, on New Year's Eve of 1965 in the Swiss Alps.
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Forte dei Marmi, Italy
- The then-Princess Paola of Belgium (who later became queen) and Princess Astrid on the beach at Forte dei Marmi, Italy in August 1964. Sources: (House Beautiful) See also: Best European destinations for a family summer vacation
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The amazing places where royals have vacationed
Royal inspo for your next vacation
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Being a member of a royal family can be hard work, and indeed comes with lots of responsibilities. So, just like us, royals go on vacation to relax and recharge their batteries. But where do they go on vacation? Well, of course, there are a few exclusive exotic islands thrown in the mix, just to remind us we're all peasants. But, as you'll find out in this gallery, some of them do vacation in pretty unassuming places that many of us can afford!
From ski slopes to sandy beaches, here you'll find a bit of everything. Click through and discover all the amazing places royals have vacationed.
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