As arguably the most photographed family in the world, royal fans alike would recognise their favourite members of the British royal family under any circumstance.
But despite what one thinks they know about the physical appearance of their favourite royals, one thing that may come as a surprise is their height. The late Queen Elizabeth II was famed for her petite stature, and Princess Kate for her model-like height, but a number of these royal heights may surprise you.
Keep scrolling as we reveal who the tallest members of the British royal family are, and how they measure up to their family members…
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Charles and William sharing a laugh
William stands as the tallest royal
Prince William 6’3″
The future King of England, Prince William, is the tallest member of the royal family and will be the second tallest King in 300 years. The tallest British monarch was Edward IV at 6 ft 4½ in (194cm). When suited and booted in armour, the King would have stood at roughly 6 ft 7 in.
However, Prince William may not be in the top spot for long, as his eldest son, Prince George, appears to have inherited William’s whopping height.
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The Duchess of Sussex in a white dress holding hands with Prince Harry
Harry is nearly as tall as his brother
Prince Harry 6’2″
William isn’t the only tall royal from his generation as younger brother Harry stands just an inch shorter than the heir to the throne.
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Prince Edward in naval uniform
Could Edward’s son soon take over him?
Prince Edward 6’0”
Taking after his late father Prince Philip, Prince Edward is 6’0″ tall. However, it appears that the Duke of Edinburgh’s son, James, Earl of Wessex, could soon grow taller than his dad.
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King Charles exploring the Chelsea Flower Show
The monarch is considerably shorter than his sons
King Charles 5’10”
Unlike his colossal sons, King Charles measures 5’10”, the same as his ex-wife Princess Diana.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales visits The Foundling Museum on May 25, 2023 in London, England. The Princess of Wales is carrying out engagements in London to highlight the effects of nurturing relationships in early childhood. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
The Princess of Wales doesn’t quite match her husband
Princess Kate 5’9″
Known for her Giselle-like physique, it may not come as much of a surprise that Princess Kate is currently the tallest royal lady in the British royal family. She measures, 5’9″ the perfect height for her towering beau.
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Queen Camilla in a navy blue dress
Camilla towered over her late mother-in-law
Queen Camilla 5’8″
Queen Camilla’s height may surprise you as the Queen measures at a respectable 5’8″ making her the second tallest royal lady.
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Now you know who the tallest royals are, here is the list of the shortest. Despite being the matriarch of the family, Queen Elizabeth II was the shortest member of the royal family measuring at just 5’2″.
Beatrice and Eugenie measure 5’3″ and 5’5″ (Getty)
Next in line come Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, Beatrice is just 5’3″, shorter than her younger sister Eugenie who is 5’5″. At 5’6″, we have Meghan Markle and Princess Anne.