By Liam Carter
Queen Consort Camilla's husband was quite a dish back in the dayWhat springs to mind when we think of a thirst trap? Topless images on Instagram? Sporty gym snaps? Well, shelve those modern-day ideals and listen up because we're here to tell you that King Charles was the OG thirst trap.It may come as a bit of a surprise, but the young King was quite the dish in his youth. From surfing snaps to shirtless polo pictures, there is plenty of evidence to prove the monarch was the most eligible royal around.WATCH: Charles: The King Of StyleKeen to see more? Of course you are. Scroll on to discover King Charles' top ten heartthrob moments to date…Polo stallionKing Charles flashed his toned torso back in 1985 during an outfit change while enjoying a spot of polo.Shirtless snapA young King Charles once again went shirtless as he changed during a polo match, circa 1975.Surfer studWho knew the monarch as once a surfer boy? No complaints here.Teenage heartthrobWe can just picture this image of the royal in 1972 in Teen Vogue.Muscular monarchThose muscles! The former Prince of Wales practiced his polo skills before a match against France in 1978.DreamboatCharles quite literally gave a new meaning to the phrase dreamboat in this windsailing snap.Polo pin-upTwo words. *Chef's kiss.*Brotherly beautyWe're spoilt for choice with this image of King Charles with his younger brother Prince Edward at the polo.Suave suitorThe royal looked effortlessly dapper when he suited up for yet another polo match in 1986. And those aviators – Tom Cruise who?Kingly crushWhat's Charles wearing here? We'd say boyfriend material.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qbHLpaammZeWx6q6xGeaqKVfm660tMiopWiqn66urXnSrbClnV9nfXN%2Fj2poa2lmZoN0fI6koKefXZi1or7LnqpmoJWWv7XAx6umm2WdpLqmutOsZJudo6l6sbTOraasZw%3D%3D