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29 moments that showcase King Charles's playful sense of humour

Hannah Holway

3 July 2024 at 9:30 pm

From meetings with pop stars to amusing fashion mishaps, the King is known for his playful sense of humour

When he broke protocol in this surprising way

His hilarious weather report

When he voiced a Dalek

When he showed off his acting skills

When he sported some 3D glasses

Charles and Anne’s shared sense of humour

His unique nicknames for Camilla

His quirky dinosaur tie

When he had a laugh with Ozzy Osborne and Chico

When he got involved with rock climbing

His unique tree-planting ritual

When he had a fashion mishap in Jamaica

His cameo on Coronation Street

When he misunderstood the word ‘buff’

His Diamond Jubilee speech quip

When he joked about his singing

Showing off his drumming skills

His sketch with Stephen Fry and Roger Moore

When he made a balloon hat

When he rode a Royal Mail motorbike

His escapade on a pint-sized bike

When he met the Spice Girls

When he wore this convincing disguise

When he sported a piece of Viking headgear

When he had a humorous reaction to being 'pied'

When he busted some moves on his 40th birthday

When he put a face mask on wrong

When he embraced his inner child

When he met Atomic Kitten

From meetings with pop stars to amusing fashion mishaps, the King is known for his playful sense of humour

Over his many years in the spotlight, Charles has proven that not only is he a dab hand at sports and outdoor activities, but he also knows how to have a laugh.

From hilarious encounters with pop culture icons to unexpected antics at royal engagements, King Charles has demonstrated a playful and light-hearted side that often catches onlookers off-guard.

Here are some of the King's funniest moments...

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From meetings with pop stars to amusing fashion mishaps, the King is known for his playful sense of humour

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