Hidden talents of members of the royal family, from the Queen's photography to Meghan Markle's calligraphy

Zoë EttingerAug 25, 2020, 19:24 IST

Meghan Markle is a calligraphist and the Queen loves taking photos.Daniel Leal-Olivas/WPA Pool/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

From Queen Elizabeth to Meghan Markle, members of the British royal family have hidden talents that you may not know about.
Prince Charles is an avid painter, with some of his watercolor works selling for more than $2 million.
The Queen is a trained mechanic and truck driver, having learned during her service in World War II.
The Queen's cousin Lady Gabriella Windsor released two singles in August 2020.

Though it sometimes seems like we may not have much in common with the royals, they have hobbies and skills just like us.

When they are not performing their royal duties, they enjoy activities like writing, gardening, photography, and playing musical instruments.

Here are the hidden talents the royals have been honing in their spare time.

The Queen has top-notch photography skills.

The Queen with her cameras through the years. Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Anwar Hussein/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Meghan Markle is a skilled calligraphist, and has even completed work for celebrity clients.

Meghan Markle on a visit to Cardiff Castle, Wales, in January 2018. Daniel Leal-Olivas/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince Charles is a talented painter of outdoor scenes.

Prince Charles and with one of his paintings. Chris Radburn - Pool /Getty Images

Princess Beatrice is a runner and completed the London Marathon in 2010.

Princess Beatrice at the London Marathon in 2010. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Prince Philip has a green thumb and even grows truffles.

Prince Philip and the Queen help plant a tree during a visit to Australia. Will Burgess/AFP via Getty Images

Prince William can speak Swahili.

Prince William with Tanzania's vice president, Samia Suluhu, in 2018. Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images

Kate Middleton plays the flute.

Kate Middleton with the Hamburg orchestra, 2017. Christophe Gateau/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth is a trained mechanic and truck driver.

Queen Elizabeth learning car maintenance in 1945. Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty Image

The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Tindall, competed in the Olympics for horseback riding.

Zara Tindall during the 2020 Magic Millions horse auction in Australia. ono Searle/Getty Images

Lady Gabriella Windsor has released two songs, which she wrote and performed.

Lady Gabriella Windsor pictured with her husband, Thomas Kingston, at their 2019 wedding. Photo by Andrew Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Diana was an accomplished diver.

Princess Diana enjoying a swim in the Virgin Islands. Anwar Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Prince Harry can pilot a helicopter.

Prince Harry makes flight pre-checks in Afghanistan. John Stillwell/AFP via Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is a children's book author.

Sarah Ferguson with her book, "Tea for Ruby." Fiona Hanson/PA Images/Getty Images

Prince George takes after his grandfather with his talent for art.

Prince George with one of his drawings. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Meghan Markle is a talented cook.

Meghan Markle cooking at a community kitchen. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Kate is a talented artist.

The Duchess draws during a school visit to a village in Pakistan. Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images

The Queen enjoys doing different accents and impressions.

The Queen likes to joke around now and again. Stefan Wermuth - WPA Pool /Getty

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