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Royal Family: The Awkward and Funny Moments In Pictures

Lucas Anderson / April 27, 2025 - 07:00 am

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Pinterest Royal family awkward funny pictures moments Queen Elizabeth II and Donald Trump in 2019.
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The Queen and Donald Trump

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

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Pinterest Royal family funny awkward moments pictures Queen Elizbeth Prince Philip Canada 2010.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

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.

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Prince Philip

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

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan

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.

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Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla

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.

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Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte

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?

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Pinterest Royal family funny awkward pictures moments Prince Charles hair and Duchess Camilla in 2008.
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Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla

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.

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Pinterest Royal family awkward funny pictures moments Queen Elizabeth II and Donald Trump in 2019.
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The Queen and Donald Trump

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.

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Pinterest Royal family funny awkward pictures moments Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip feed Donna the elephant in 2017.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

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

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Pinterest Royal family awkward funny pictures moments Prince Harry Duchess Meghan Markle
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan

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

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A life spent in the public eye will no doubt lead to the occasional awkward picture. The British Royal Family, however proper and reserved, is no exception to the rule.

Royal Family: Awkward and funny moments in photos

From the Queen and Prince Philip to Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, the Royal Family has compiled decades worth of pictures in family and official settings. And while the royals have had their share of awkward and colourful moments, sometimes an out-of-context photo can also tell a story entirely of its own.

This gallery takes a look through the archives to bring you some of the Royal Family's awkward moments, the funny ones, and the freeze-frame photos that seem to tell their own stories. Enjoy the gallery!

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