Royal Family: The Awkward and Funny Moments In Pictures

A life in the public eye will no doubt lead to some odd moments being caught in photos. The British Royal Family, however reserved and proper, is no exception to the rule. This gallery explores the awkward, the funny, and the amusingly out-of-context in pictures of the royals. Exhibit A: U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial 2019 visit to the UK, which came with many awkward moments and broken traditions. While the Queen and Trump did remain respectful, photos of the pair still produced some icy looks from Her Majesty.RELATED: Why Trump Did NOT Bow and Curtsy to the Queen

During a 2010 royal visit to Canada, the Queen and Prince Philip were treated to a performance in celebration of Canada Day. While the couple was photographed enjoying the dance spectacle, this particularly-timed photo shows the Queen glancing away while the Duke of Edinburgh appears to stare on approvingly.

Prince Philip sported a pair of seldom-seen spectacles as he got behind the wheel in this 2018 photo. The then 97-year-old Duke was involved in a concerning car crash in 2019 and gave up his driver's license shortly afterward!RELATED: Prince Philip Quiz

Without context — an oddball photo with Duchess Meghan taken aback by a vague, flesh-coloured mass that's caught Prince Harry's attention. The story: During a 2018 visit to Northern Ireland, Meghan and Harry stopped in at a Belfast science park, where they were shown inventions, such as these prosthetic limbs.

For Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, a visit with a Bald Eagle nearly went awry at the 2015 Sandringham Flower Show. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall had a close call when it took flight, causing them to recoil in shock.

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte appear none too pleased about being kept indoors during Trooping the Colour 2019!RELATED: How Well Do You Know the Royal Children?

Over the years, Prince Charles has sported some long-on-top looks. But in this 2008 photo, a windy day at Royal Ascot got the better of his style. Duchess Camilla came prepared with a hat.

Another moment from President Trump's visit with the Queen in 2019. An unusually happy Trump huddles close to a seemingly indifferent and sunglasses-wearing Queen as they attend a D-Day 75th anniversary ceremony in the UK.

The Queen and Prince Philip... met and fed bananas to Donna the elephant in 2017. This unique outing saw the royals visit the Elephant Centre in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, leading to some great, if slightly unusual pictures.RELATED: The Royal Family's Most Unusual Pictures

One for the crowd who favours those weird Duchess Meghan conspiracy theories. For an out-of-context moment, Meghan Markle appears somewhat deviously in a shallow-focus shot behind Prince Harry.RELATED: The Most Bizarre Rumours About Duchess Catherine