I recently traveled to Switzerland and came back with a brand-new obsession with watches. It’s kind of like the viral TikTok sound that originally came from The Office: “This is a dream I’ve had since lunch and I am not giving up on it now.” Even though I haven’t owned a watch since I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs watch for Christmas in high school, I’m suddenly interested in all things horological. 

Naturally, I found a way to combine my newfound passion with my long-established interest in royals: documenting their watch collections. I decided to focus my efforts on five royals so I could chronicle their entire respective collections, including Princess Kate, Prince William, Princess Diana, King Charles, and Duchess Meghan. Scroll down to see and shop their favorite timepieces. 

Kate Middleton wears this watch exclusively, meaning she hasn’t been photographed in any other style. 

Prince William is incredibly loyal to his Omega watch, as it was a gift from his late mother, Princess Diana. 

A close-up look at King Charles’s rare Parmigiani timepiece. 

A Cartier Santos watch is a true classic. 

This is my absolute dream watch to own. 

With a classic black strap and a gold case, this watch is incredibly timeless. 

Meghan Markle inherited Princess Diana’s Cartier watch and wears it all the time. 

Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle already owned a Cartier Tank Francaise in steel and yellow gold. 

Next, these new Zara jackets are giving major Princess Diana vibes.