Snap! Nine times members of the royal family have looked almost IDENTICAL to their relatives

Perhaps it’s inevitable that there are family similarities, but the similarities go beyond just a shapely nose or jawline.

As Royal Watchers are quick to point out, they also feature distinctive facial expressions.

And together, these uncanny similarities seem to pass down the generations.

Prince Harry looked identical to his father on the cover of his memoir Spare

Photos of a bearded King Charles when he was younger bear an uncanny resemblance to Prince Harry on the cover of his awesome memoir Spare

King George VI, the king's grandfather, closely resembled Prince Edward

Prince Edward has been compared to his grandfather on a number of occasions

Prince Edward has great similarities with grandfather King George VI. Members of the public have pointed out similar eyebrows and large ears

Royal fans have often pointed out the similarities between Princess Diana and Prince William

A younger Prince William resembled the image of his mother, Diana

Fans have said Prince William clearly has the ‘Spencer look’ and even seems to have inherited his mother’s mannerisms

And we saw it again recently when the Princess of Wales released a new portrait photo of her only daughter Charlotte for her eighth birthday.

Royal fans on social media were quick to point out the similarities between the young princess and her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth.

If you compare the photo to an image of the Queen when she was about eight or nine years old, the family resemblance is obvious, with many claiming she had her great-grandmother’s eyes.

In a separate image, a photo of Princess Charlotte from the Easter service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, was compared to a photo of her paternal grandmother, Princess Diana.

In the photo, Charlotte posed with a similar grin on her face to a picture of Diana when she was about 11 years old.

Prince George has been hailed as the image of his father Prince William, from when he was just a small toddler, to more recent images of the nine-year-old at the late Queen’s funeral.

Prince William in his younger years was often compared to his mother, Princess Diana, who was seen with the same eyes and smile.

Fans have said that Prince William clearly has the “Spencer look” and even seems to have inherited his mother’s mannerisms.

Then there are pictures of a bearded king in his early years, which bear a strong resemblance to his youngest son Harry, as he appears on the cover of his memoir Spare.

Prince Edward is the spitting image of his grandfather, King George VI. Members of the public have pointed out that they have similar eyebrows and large ears.

However, the similarities go back further than the more modern royals. Princess Beatrice is often compared to the looks of her ancestor, Queen Victoria.

Many have compared the facial features of the two royals, including Beatrice’s large eyes, mouth, and shape of her face.

Prince Philip, before his marriage, aged 29, wore a beard when he worked in the navy

Before marrying Kate Middleton, Prince William was seen sporting a beard similar to that of his grandfather, Prince Philip

Prince Philip looked remarkably like Prince William in his early years in the Navy, where he sported a beard

Prince William leaves St Mary's hospital after the birth of Prince Harry in 1984

Prince George attended Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015

Prince William and Prince George looked remarkably alike, wearing the exact same outfit, when they were both toddlers. Seen with bright blonde hair, red shorts and a white shirt

Prince William at Kensington Palace in June 1989

Prince George will attend the late Queen's funeral in September 2022

Prince George continues to repeat his father as he gets older. In a photo of him from the late Queen’s funeral in September 2022, he is very reminiscent of his father at the same age in 1989.

Princess Elizabeth in 1932, when she was eight years old

Princess Charlotte, 7, attends Christmas service at Sandringham over Christmas

The Queen and Princess Charlotte are often compared by royal fans. If you compare the photo to an image of the Queen when she was about eight or nine years old, the family resemblance is obvious, with many claiming she had her great-grandmother’s eyes.

A young Diana Spencer when she was about 11 years old

Princess Charlotte at this year's Easter Sunday service

In addition to being compared to the Queen, Princess Charlotte is often compared to her late maternal grandmother, Princess Diana. In the creepy photo, Charlotte posed with a similar grin on her face to a photo of Diana when she was about 11 years old

Lady Sarah Chatto looked remarkably like Princess Charlotte

Charlotte also shares a resemblance to Princess Margaret's daughter Lady Sarah Chatto

Charlotte also bears a resemblance to Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret’s daughter, when she was the same age

Prince William on a visit to Birmingham in 2023

The photo was released on the occasion of Princess Charlotte's eighth birthday

Prince William and Charlotte share a similar happy grin

Photos of Kate in prep school

Prince Louis pictured during Christmas Day service at Sandringham

Prince Louis has the same features as his mother Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, sharing a similar smile with intermediate teeth and similar eyes

Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice are often compared

Princess Beatrice has the same eyes and mouth as her ancestor, Queen Victoria

Princess Beatrice is often compared to ancestor Queen Victoria

Princess Margaret arrives for a gala performance at the Royal Opera House in 1959

Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones attends Tatler's Little Black Book Party in 2022

Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones is the only granddaughter of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon. The pair look very similar with similar eyes and facial features

Princess Eugenie resembles her son's double, August Brooksbank

August Brooksbank bears a strong resemblance to his mother, Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie appears to be the double of her son August Brooksbank