Photographic Evidence that the British Royal Family Loves Balloons

At her first public playdate, Princess Charlotte showed the world she's obsessed with balloons. Apparently, it's a family trait
By Diana Pearl
Updated September 30, 2016 03:00 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE

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Prince William and Princess Kate's oldest made sure he went home with a balloon animal of his own at a children's party in Canada.

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PRINCESS CHARLOTTE

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But it was George's little sister, Princess Charlotte, who proved herself to be the biggest balloon fan of all: She couldn't get enough of this balloon arch!

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PRINCE WILLIAM

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It's easy to see where they get their love of balloons from: Dad Prince William celebrated his 21st birthday with a few of them.

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QUEEN ELIZABETH

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And of course, for the Queen's milestone 90th birthday, people couldn't help but bring out balloons for the occasion.

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PRINCESS KATE

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When driving off after their April 2011 wedding, Will and Kate strapped a few balloons to their car for the festivities.

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PRINCESS ANNE

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Back in 1984, Princess Anne didn't let her trusty balloon get too far out of her sight at the Berkeley Square Ball in London.

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CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL

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And Camilla couldn't have been more thrilled to pick up a balloon dog during a visit to the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society.

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PRINCE HARRY

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Always the jokester, Prince Harry had a ball sitting on a balloon during a visit to the Harlem Children's Zone in New York City back in 2009.

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PRINCESSES BEATRICE AND EUGENIE

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In 1997, young Beatrice and Eugenie were all about their balloons. And given the family history, we'd bet they haven't grown out of that phase quite yet.

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