The best photos of the royals enjoying F1 – from Prince Harry to ultra-glam Monaco royals

Millions of fans across the globe regularly head to Grand Prix events whenever they’re held, and the royals are no exception when it comes to this.

A-list celebrities are regularly seen in the paddock, but the likes of Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Peter Phillips have been seen across the globe whenever the races are held. And, of course, Princess Charlene and the glam Monaco royals always head down whenever the Grand Prix is hosted in the principality.

Scroll down to see the royals enjoying a weekend at the races, and we’re not talking the Derby!

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Charlene always heads to the annual event

Princess Charlene

Charlene has been attending the Monaco Grand Prix with her husband since becoming a member of the Monegasque royal family. In that time, she has only seen one of her fellow countrymen claim a win at the iconic circuit, when Charles Leclerc stormed home in 2024.

The royal, who is often joined by Prince Albert and their twin children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, can be seen here with the trophy back in 2025.

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Harry has visited the paddock on several occasions

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex was one of the guests at the United States Grand Prix back in 2023, heading to Texas to watch the motorsport spectacle. Harry was seen visiting both the Red Bull and Mercedes garages and hanging out with their respective team principals, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff.

Harry appears to be a long-time fan of motorsports, and back in 2020, when he was still a working royal, he headed down to Silverstone to open their Silverstone Experience in one of his final official engagements.

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The York sisters have watched several races in the Gulf nations

Princess Beatrice

Both Eugenie and Beatrice have been spotted watching the F1 over the years. Back in 2015, Beatrice headed out for the Bahrain Grand Prix, being joined by her then boyfriend, David Clark.

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Peter worked with the legendary Sir Jackie Stewart

Peter Phillips

Peter isn’t just a fan of F1, the son of Princess Anne used to work in the sport! He held positions at both Jaguar Racing and Williams during his time with the sport, and while at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix, the royal met his first wife, Autumn Kelly.

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Max Verstappen used to make the royals very proud!

Dutch royals

2026 is scheduled to be the final Dutch Grand Prix, and ahead of its departure, members of the Dutch royal family turned out in force. Back in 2025, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Arianne were among the guests.

At one point, the King could be seen sharing a laugh with Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who won successive world championships between 2021 and 2024.

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Carl Gustaf enjoyed the high profile event

King Carl Gustaf

Carl Gustaf paid a visit to the Monaco Grand Prix back in 2019, with the Swedish royal attempting to fly under the radar with a trilby hat and smart suit.

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Prince Michael regularly enjoys the British Grand Prix

Prince Michael of Kent

Prince Michael of Kent looked transfixed when he watched the 2023 British Grand Prix live. The royal has previously visited the event several times, presenting Sir Lewis Hamilton with the trophy back in 2015.

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The Duke of Kent joined Sir Jackie at the event

Duke of Kent

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, has also been in attendance at Silverstone, and back in 2018, he was seen chatting to Christian Horner, Daniel Ricciardo and former F1 champion, Sir Jackie Stewart.

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Akiko had a role to play in the trophy ceremony

Princess Akiko

Japanese royal Princess Akiko, who is a second cousin to current Emperor, Naruhito, was seen visiting the Japanese Grand Prix in 2026. The royal had a tour of the Haas garage during her time and even handed the trophy to race winner Kimi Antonelli.