High sea-ciety: All the snaps to prove the royals love a summer getaway

And now we have a serious case of wanderlust.

Jul 19, 2019 2:02pm

By Jess Pullar

Just in case you needed any more reason to feel envious of our pals in the Northern Hemisphere currently enjoying a summer vacation, we're here to rub it in just a little more.

As our news feeds quickly fill up with snaps from friends and fellows who have jaunted across the ocean to enjoy a cheeky European getaway, we can't help but feel a major case of wanderlust.

But there's another rather elite set of humans that make a strong case to spur us into a holiday-planning frenzy.

It's no secret members of the British royal family have a sizeable yearly budget, so it's to be expected that their holidays are on the slightly more extravagant side of things.

From seaside getaways in the Caribbean to visiting some of the world's most spectacular skiing destinations, there's nothing quite like clapping our eyes on the royals enjoying a cheeky vacay.

So, to provide us with all the holiday inspiration we need to get us through winter, we've rounded up the best snaps of the regal families doing exactly that.

Keep scrolling for a serious dose of wanderlust (of the regal kind).

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Princess Margaret enjoyed a stay in the Bahamas with Antony Armstrong-Jones for their honeymoon. While their marriage didn't go the distance, we're sure this dreamy-looking trip provided plenty of good memories.

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The Yorks are big fans of Saint Tropez, so much so that Princess Eugenie (pictured in the foreground) couldn't wait to claim her spot at the heavenly beach.

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Sunshine and style go hand in hand for Princess Diana, who was also pictured in St Tropez in this gorgeous swimsuit.

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Another traditional royal holiday hot spot is Balmoral. Here, a young Prince Harry is pictured with mum Diana beside the River Dee.

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In later years, Prince Charles enjoyed time with his sons beside the same river.

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And we can't forget the Queen, who pretty much calls Balmoral her second home.

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The royals are also known to visit private Islands for their holidays - Princess Diana was pictured here on Necker Island.

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We're loving Diana's leopard swimsuit!

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And it's not just the British royals who love to get away during the summer! Crown Princess Mary and her brood were pictured visiting the Knuthenborg Safari Park in Northern Europe last year.

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Young Princess Josephine enjoyed spending time with some of the interesting creatures there!

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And the Danish royals also fit a quick sail trip in their getaway, too!

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Kate Middleton's younger sister Pippa was spotted beachside in January at the start of 2019, mere weeks after giving birth might we add. She looked amazing!

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Back in the day, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were pictured looking relaxed together holidaying in Azores, Portugal.

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And how iconic is this picture of the Queen, who took her army of corgis with her as she jetted off to Balmoral from Aberdeen Airport?

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It's not just beach and countryside where royal holiday's are concerned either. Skiing is a big festivity come winter each year, and Diana was always on board. Here, she and sons Harry and William were pictured in Lech, Austria.

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