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Another drink, sir and ma’am? These photos prove the royals enjoy a pint or a glass of bubbles just as much as the rest of us

In fact, sometimes it's part of the job description.
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They may be one of the most famous families in the world, but that doesn’t mean that underneath all the pomp and circumstance, the royals aren’t human just like the rest of us.

And while there are certainly perks to being a member of the royal family, it’s also undoubtedly stressful.

Knowing that, you can’t blame the Windsors for wanting to indulge themselves in a cheeky tipple to unwind at the end of the day.

Plus, with all their official royal duties, which often involve attending fancy balls, state dinners and lush overseas tours to far-flung destinations, sometimes drinking a glass of champagne or pulling a pint at a local pub is actually part of the royals’ official job description.

So if you’re looking for an excuse to crack open a bottle or head to the pub with a girlfriend, we’ve got plenty of gorgeous photos of the royals enjoying a drink to get you in the mood!

Keep scrolling to see them enjoying a drink just like the rest of us.

Please remember to drink responsibly. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline on 1800 250 015 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge looked like a couple stright out of The Great Gatsby as they attended a reception during their royal tour of the Caribbean in March 2022.

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Catherine raised a toast during a glamorous outing on her and William’s royal tour through the Caribbean.

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Cheers! Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall shared a laugh over a pint of Guinness during a visit to the Irish Cultural Centre in London ahead of St Patrick’s Day in 2022.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a special reception at the Guinness Storehouses while on a tour of Ireland – of course, they had to taste the product, too!

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The Prince of Wales & Duchess Of Cornwall sampled the local selection of wines while visiting Auckland, New Zealand in 2019.

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Kate stunned in this gorgeous red frock while taking part in a toast at the Queen’s Birthday Party in Germany in 2017.

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Harry and Meghan sip on Champagne at a Summer Party at the British Ambassador’s residence at Glencairn House in Dublin in July 2018.

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Meghan looked absolutely stunning at the event – and appeared to be enjoying her Champagne too.

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This old photo from Meghan’s old Instagram account shows her tucking into a couple of glasses of wine.

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Another unearthed photo from Meghan’s now deleted page reveals her enjoying a wine with friends.

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Her Majetsy is fond of a drink or two, like this glass of chilled wine she sipped on at an event in 2017.

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Prince Charles proposing a toast at an official function.

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Prince Philip tucking into a beer.

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Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla pulling beers at a pub during an official royal engagement.

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Prince Charles finishes his beer.

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Kate and Wills pictured on their 2012 tour of Singapore enjoying a refreshing tipple.

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Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla proving they can pull a beer like nobody’s business.

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And she’s at it again! Camilla working it at a local pub.

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Cheers, Your Highness! Prince Charles takes part in a toast.

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Prince Harry drinks Champagne from a trophy at the 2009 Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic in New York.

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Harry spurts Champagne at his friend during the celebrations.

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Duchess Catherine and Prince William served beers at a pub in Belfast.

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Kate pulls a hilarious face as she tries her hand at bar work.

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Prince Charles drinks from an unusual vessel, as an adorable young Prince Harry (right) watches on.

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Cheers, your Majesty! The Queen tucks into a beer.

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Kate drinks a glass of Guinness while on tour in Ireland.

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What a shot!

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Princess Diana holds her drink while she shakes hands with Kate Moss at an event in New York in 1997.

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The couple who drinks together, stays together.

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The charming Prince of Wales clinks glasses with a female guest at an official royal function.

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Charles and Camilla enjoying a cheeky moment together at the pub.

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Duchess Catherine clearly likes pina coladas!

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He’s at it again! Charles enjoying a beer at a UK pub.

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Princess Diana enjoying a drink at a presidential banquet held in Douala, Cameroon in 1990.

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Prince Charles drinks at an official royal event while Duchess Camilla looks on.

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A young Prince Harry drinking a glass of Champagne in 2010 at the British High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana.

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Prince Harry wondering where he can get himself the gin and tonic Prince William is enjoying.

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Princess Diana really had that je ne sais quoi in her eyes!

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Kate Middleton getting ready to drink her Guinness while she met with soldiers of the 1at battalion Irish Guards.

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Prince Harry concentrating hard on his drinking skills at the Polo.

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Prince William slurping up a Pimms, which is the preferred drink at a Polo match.

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The Queen looking glitzy and buzzed during a royal occasion.

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A young Prince William admiring the stunning supermodel, Claudia Schiffer with a champagne in his grip.

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Prince Harry enjoying a cocktail with his ex girlfriend Chelsy Davy.

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Prince Harry and Prince William throwing it back with Kanye West and P Diddy. Also, shout out to P Diddy’s Diana top.

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Prince Charles and Princess Diana raising a toast during the Government House Ball in 1983.

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“Yeah, I’m not MUCH of a drinker…”

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