28 hobbies the royals can't get enough of - from tennis with the pros to family rivalry on the polo field

Among the hobbies the royals can't get enough of are universally loved activities that the rest of us also enjoy. However, this is a family who likewise relish spending their time away from official duties and engaging in some more unusual pursuits.

There's the late Queen Elizabeth's dedication to walking her beloved Corgi dogs, Prince Harry's Transatlantic enthusiasm for polo and Kate Middleton's penchant for tennis. However, there is also much we don't know about their private interests - from King Charles' passion for keeping chickens to Prince Philip's love of painting and Kate Middleton's piano skills.

If what the royal family gets up to in their own time is a reflection of who they really are, then get to know them a little better in our round-up of the hobbies - spanning sports and the arts - that they can't get enough of when off-duty. You'll also find out which members are unlikely fans of motorbiking and barbecuing...