Kate and William feature in iconic British comic as Meghan and Harry snubbed

However, there was no place in the comic for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Beano is the world's longest-running comic and it has marked its 85th anniversary with guest appearances from famous British celebrities.

Mike Stirling, head of "mischief" at the publication said: "As Beano proudly celebrates its 85th anniversary, it continues to champion the power and joy of childhood by doing what it's always done, showing kids being kids.

"Here's to the next 85 years, and we dedicate this birthday issue to every child out there, because being a kid never gets old."

He added: "I get to speak to a wider group of kids every week when we're working on the Beano and that makes you feel young and it keeps you young."

The Prince and Princess of Wales appear in the new comic strip alongside music stars such as Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi and Kate Bush.

Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford and YouTuber KSI have also been included in the landmark comic.

This month a poll showed that the Princess of Wales was more popular in the US than Prince William and Prince Harry as she was liked by 46 per cent and disliked by 11 per cent, leaving her with a net approval rating of +35.

The Duke of Sussex was liked by 48 per cent and disliked by 24 per cent during the second quarter of 2023, giving Harry a net approval rating of +24.

The Prince of Wales was liked by 43 per cent and disliked by 21 per cent, giving him a net approval rating of +22.

The data came from around 1,500 interviews conducted between April and June by YouGov.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working members of the Royal Family in 2020.

The couple have fired multiple public digs at the monarchy since leaving the firm.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex now live in California with their two children.