Kate Middleton Sports a Rainbow Umbrella

It rains everywhere—but in the UK, it rains a lot. So it only makes sense that members of the British royal family have had more than enough experiences with dreary weather, and seem ever-prepared with the perfect umbrella. They're so taken with the handy devices that they'll sometimes even select a stylish parasol over the standard sunscreen. Here, dozens of great photos documenting the royals' umbrella-centric exploits.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrived at the Endeavor Fund Awards amid a downpour, making for some dramatic photos.

On the first day of Royal Ascot, Prince William helpfully shields his wife from the downpour.

During a recent visit to Blackpool, some fairly heavy rain forced Kate Middleton to whip out an umbrella.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex escaped the U.K. for the dreamy travel destination that is New Zealand—but their hometown weather caught up with them regardless.

When Prince Harry's speech was almost ruined by the rain, Meghan came to the rescue.

During an inspection of the Scots Guards, Queen Elizabeth, dressed in head-to-toe mint, carried a particularly great matching umbrella.

The royals' preferred bubble umbrellas have many advantages—but they're just not built to be shared.

The Queen didn't let the rain ruin her Christmas spirit during the royals' annual visit to church services at Sandringham.

TV presenter Anthony McPartlin enjoys the shelter provided by Prince Charles's umbrella.

Once again, the Queen sports a well-matched umbrella during a visit to Lancaster Castle.

Despite his best efforts, Will seems unable to shield his wife from the elements.

The saying "two is better than one" definitely applies to umbrella use.

Kate Middleton walks through Kranji Commonwealth War Cemetery in Singapore, shielded by a parasol.

This bubble umbrella was not sufficient to protect both the Duke and Duchess during the U.K. premiere of War Horse.

Camilla reacts as anyone would when politician Bob Ainsworth failed to properly operate his umbrella.

The Queen folds her umbrella, allowing photographers to capture just how well its brim matched her hat.

During another Christmas Day downpour, Princess Anne came prepared.

A young Princess Eugenie, safely under an umbrella with her mother, seems undeterred by the bad weather.

Princess Diana fights the rain in style.

A young fan tries to get in on the Queen's umbrella action.

During the Queen Mother's 90th birthday celebrations, Princess Margaret alone seems to understand the dangers of sun exposure.

A young Prince William shields himself and his brother during a polo match.

A man sort of, not really protects Princess Diana and Prince Harry from the elements.

During a visit to Tuvalu, the Queen made sure to stay out of the beaming sun.

The Queen Mother folds her umbrella as she and Princess Margaret participate in the Trooping the Color procession.

Only some royal family members seem to be concerned about the rain while watching an equestrian event at the Montreal Olympics.

Princess Margaret arrives in England after her tour of Canada, sporting a practical accessory.

A helpful man allows the Queen to photograph from the shade.