The 26 best pictures of royals as teenagers that you need to see

We all go through an awkward phase while growing up, as the best pictures of royals as teenagers prove. Palaces and fancy titles aside, it can take a little while to find your feet - and, unfortunately, some end up having to do that in front of the world on the Buckingham Palace balcony or in widely-circulated family portraits.

The royals get to grips with the family business as early as their teens. However, away from official duties, we also see them come of age while doing the most ordinary of activities - like jetting off skiing, attending grandparents' 80th birthday parties and enjoying a day out at the horse show.

Let us take you on a trip down memory lane to see how the royals fared as teens. You won't believe how fresh-faced they look...