Princess Diana, Megan Markle, Kate Middleton, even Queen Elizabeth herself: when British royals break the rules and escape the palace to go shopping – or for a night out with Freddie Mercury

When the crown grew too heavy, back exits, disguises and motorbikes were used to evade the paparazzi to dance into London’s The Ritz hotel, go to Sainsbury’s supermarket or the pub, or to party with stars like Cleo Rocos and Kenny Everett