The world got a closer look at the royal family when a few adorable portraits [1] were released for Prince Charles's 70th birthday [2]. In the photos, the Prince of Wales is surrounded by his wife [3], his sons, and his grandkids [4] as he sits on a bench in the gardens of Clarence House. While the photos marked a big milestone for the royal, they also seemed to pay tribute to two other famous royals. After the photos were released, people couldn't help but notice the similarities [5] between the bench photo and past photos Prince Charles took with his ex-wife, Princess Diana [6], and mother, Queen Elizabeth II. See the similarities between the royal portraits ahead.
Queen Elizabeth II With Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1952
The queen posed for a photo with her children at Balmoral Castle.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles With Prince William in 1983
The former couple were photographed with 1-year-old Prince William at Kensington Palace.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles With Prince William in 1984
Diana, who was pregnant with Prince Harry at the time, posed for a photo with Charles and William at Kensington Palace.
The Royal Family in 2018
The entire family posed for a portrait outside of Clarence House.