Clinging to a traversing wall, sweating like a horse yet barely a foot off the ground, Prince Charles shows himself to be a real trooper when it comes to mingling with the common man.
Or schoolboy. His Royal Highness was pictured on Wednesday afternoon tackling the obstacle during a tour of Grainville Secondary School in St Helier, as part of a Diamond Jubilee visit to the Channel Islands.
I was in the Army you know: HRH tackles a traversing wall
As a non-plussed small boy in army fatigues observed, the 63-year-old soldiered on, concentration etched on his noble features.
Despite looking very much like a fish-out-of water much of the time, the Prince has a reputation for rolling up his sleeves and taking a sip of normal life – often with humorous results as these pictures reveal.
Whether he’s presenting the BBC weather forecast, bouncing on armchairs or throwing awkward shapes, one has to admire his gung-ho approach to royal duties.
Bravo!
Prince Charles - He's Just Like You And Me
Tartan tease(01 of39)
The Prince of Wales watches a traditional dance during the Mey Highland games in Caithness.Picture date: Saturday August 8, 2009 (credit:PA)
Hammer time(02 of39)
The Prince of Wales tries his hand at stone masonry, during his visit to Gloucester Cathedral Date: 21/04/1998 (credit:PA)
Horsing around in a hairnet (03 of39)
HRH Prince of Wales on a visit to the Japanese-owned STS factory at Newport, south Wales Date: 27/05/1998 (credit:PA)
Gang signs(04 of39)
The Prince of Wales after playing for "Lovelocks" who lost to "Cirencester Park" in the Dorchester Trophy 1998 at Cirencester Park Polo Club (credit:PA)
An offensive smell, perchance? (05 of39)
The Prince of Wales during a visit to Queen's Medical Centre, where he offcially opened a multi-faith centre and overnight accommodation rooms for parents with children being treated at the hospital, in Nottingham.Date: 05/02/1999 (credit:PA)
Here's Johnny!(06 of39)
Britains Prince Charles the Duke of Rothesay, during a tour of the world-famous Walkers Shortbread factory in Elgin.The Prince viewed a production line making the Prince's own brand of organic biscuits, Duchy Originals, established in 1990, the proceeds of which go to charity. (credit:PA)
A shed-dwelling Prince (07 of39)
HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, tours Vista Allotments in east Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Prince toured the Allotments on the first anniversary of their opening, and met with many of the keen gardenersDate: 01/09/2004 (credit:PA)
A dastardly disguise (08 of39)
The Prince of Wales plays a joke on the press. Whilst on a skiing holiday in Klosters in 1980 he pretended to be somebody called 'Uncle harry'. Date: 01/01/1980 (credit:PA)
Did I mention my hayfever? (09 of39)
Prince Charles visits Aldershot military camp where he met wives of soldiers serving in the Gulf War. The Prince was presented with 10 Mallah garlands by wives of members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment on his departure. Date: 08/04/2003 (credit:PA)
Little drummer boy(10 of39)
The Prince of Wales, plays on a drum made out of recycled scrap during a visit to the Community Action Furness project in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. (credit:PA)
Citrus hues(11 of39)
The Prince of Wales walks through crowds of Sikh worshippers at the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Temple, in Southall, England during a visit to the Temple. Date: 13/06/2003 (credit:PA)
A finger of fudge (12 of39)
The Prince of Wales on his visit to the Toffee Shop in Penrith, Cumbria. The Prince was shown how to make and package the toffee and fudge which is supplied to the outlet on the Prince's Highgrove estate, as well as Selfridges. Date: 12/03/2003 (credit:PA)
Unhinging the royal jaw(13 of39)
The Prince of Wales during a visit to open the West Newton Village Store and Butchery on the Sandringham Estate today.Picture Date: Thursday, November 23, 2006. Charles cut a ribbon outside the West Newton Village Store and Butchery to declare the premises open. The shop is run by Tony Barratt, 54, and his wife, Ann, 52, and began trading in August. (credit:PA)
Down the trap (14 of39)
The Prince of Wales during a visit to open the West Newton Village Store and Butchery on the Sandringham Estate today.Picture Date: Thursday, November 23, 2006. Charles cut a ribbon outside the West Newton Village Store and Butchery to declare the premises open. The shop is run by Tony Barratt, 54, and his wife, Ann, 52, and began trading in August. (credit:PA)
A totally tropical taste (15 of39)
The Prince of Wales & Prince Harry visit South Africa. Visit to a Zulu Village. Picture: UK Press Date: 03/11/1997 (credit:PA)
HRH suffers a fit of the giggles(16 of39)
The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall visit India. Attending a presentation on regeneration through heritage during a visit to the Old City, Jaipur. Date: 31/03/2006 (credit:PA)
The destructor (17 of39)
The Prince of Wales switches on the Christmas Tree lights in the village of Ashover in Derbyshire. Picture: UK Press (credit:PA)
Tipple time (18 of39)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales samples beer during a visit to Wychwood Brewery, in Witney, Oxon, to see the brewing and fermentation processes of Duchy Ale. (credit:PA)
He's got the moves(19 of39)
The Prince of Wales gestures as he visits a Chinese community centre in London's Chinatown, during a visit to the area.Picture date: Thursday November 1, 2007. See PA story ROYAL Charles. (credit:PA)
If I had a hammer (20 of39)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, wearing a Jewish yarmulka, smiles as he opens the Krakow Jewish Community Centre, Krakow. (credit:PA)
Jewish headwear(21 of39)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, wearing a Jewish yarmulka, attends the the opening of the Krakow Jewish Community Centre, Krakow. (credit:PA)
Laugh!? I nearly bought a drink(22 of39)
Prince Charles attends a presentation ceremony where he was handing out campaign medals to soldiers at a military airbase at Wattisham, Suffolk, paying tribute to the families of the servicemen and women.Picture date: Friday June 13, 2008. The Prince of Wales spoke of the "worrying" times he endured as his son Harry fought in Afghanistan. Prince Harry returned from a spell serving in Afghanistan earlier this year. (credit:PA)
A large bee engages the royals in conversation(23 of39)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talk to a man dressed as a bee as they visit Sandringham Flower show on July 30, 2008 in Sandringham, England. (credit:PA)
Put your left foot in... (24 of39)
The Prince of Wales tries his hand at Chi Kung, a form of Martial Art used for healing and harnessing energy and strength, along with ex-Service personnel and homeless people who have been through The Warrior Programme, a three-day therapeutic course, which tackles emotional and mental trauma, at the Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation, Fulham, London.Picture date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010. (credit:PA)
Nope, can't see a thing(25 of39)
The Prince of Wales looks through a pair of binoculars while meeting with family members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles at the Avon compound in Wiltshire.Picture date: Thursday February 11, 2010. (credit:PA)
Royal develops X-ray vision(26 of39)
The Prince of Wales wears a pair of 3D glasses as he looks at a 3D book, during a tour of a climate change seminar in Budapest, Hungary, this afternoon.Picture date: Thursday March 18, 2010. (credit:PA)
Twisting one's melons, man(27 of39)
The Prince of Wales listens to Tibetan Singing Bowls music in the Lighthouse during his visit to Trinity Buoy Wharf, a centre for the arts and creative industries in east London.Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2011. (credit:PA)
Born to be mild(28 of39)
Prince Charles laughs as he sits on a motorbike during a reception for members and supporters of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch at Clarence House (credit:PA)
Wood whittling, and why not(29 of39)
The Prince of Wales carves wood during the Start Garden Exhibition and Pop-Up Restaurant exhibition at Clarence House in central London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. (credit:PA)
Royal on wheels(30 of39)
The Prince of Wales rides an electric bicycle during the Start Garden Exhibition and Pop-Up Restaurant at Clarence House in central London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 27, 2011. See PA story ROYAL Charles. (credit:PA)
Charles gets creative(31 of39)
The Prince of Wales attempts the art of tissue transfer printing during a visit to Middleport Pottery in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.Picture date: Tuesday October 25, 2011. (credit:PA)
HRH tries the 'Jedward' look (32 of39)
The Prince of Wales visit Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln.Date: 29/11/2011 (credit:PA)
Charles in the chair (33 of39)
The Prince of Wales tries an armchair during his visit to the Ideal Home Show, Earl's Court, London.Picture date: Friday March 16, 2012. (credit:PA)
Shooting some hoops(34 of39)
Queen Silvia, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Fryshuset Youth Centre Stockholm, during Prince Charles, and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall's official visit to Sweden. (credit:PA)
Sweet tooth (35 of39)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales enjoys an ice cream at the oldest ice cream shop in Denmark during a visit to the old town in Elsinore, Denmark on March 26, 2012. (credit:PA)
It was this big(36 of39)
The Duke of Rothesay, who is the Royal Honorary Colonel of the Queens Own Yeomanry, hands out operational medals to members of the Queens own Yeomanry during a visit to Forfar where he took the salute from the Royal Regiment of Scotland during a Homecoming parade.Picture date: Thursday April 19, 2012. (credit:PA)
Wish you were here (37 of39)
The Prince of Wales looks at postcards on sale during a visit to Heartlands Community Regeneration Project in Truro, England.Picture date: Monday July 2, 2012. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are on a three day trip to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Prince of Wales is celebrating 60 years as the Duke of Cornwall. (credit:PA)
Rainy days (38 of39)
Prince Charles masqueraded as a weather girl in May during a tour of BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters. (credit:PA)
Wall of steel(39 of39)
The Prince of Wales climbs on the traversing wall in the new gym at Grainville Secondary School in St Helier, as part of a Diamond Jubilee visit to the Channel Islands, by Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.Picture date: Wednesday July 18, 2012. (credit:PA)