15 Funniest Royal Wedding Moments Caught on Camera

Morgan CutoloUpdated: Jun. 04, 2021

These moments show that everything is not always so proper at royal weddings!

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Tongue out

Gotcha! Photographers caught Princess Charlotte sticking her tongue out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ceremony, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK - 19 May 2018

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Is this over yet?

The Queen always looks so poised, but everyone is guilty of being bored every once in a while.

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, Buckingham Palace, London, Britain - 29 Apr 2011

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Too much noise

While Prince William and Kate celebrated their love with a kiss, this little bridesmaid had just had enough of the clapping and cheering.

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, London, Britain - 29 Apr 2011

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I need a break from smiling

Sticking your tongue out seems to be a theme at royal weddings! Check out the 9 biggest royal wedding scandals in history.

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Hey, cameras! Look at what I’m doing

These rowdy bridesmaids and pageboys were not into following royal protocol at the wedding of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Pre-Ceremony, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 19 May 2018

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Eyes open

Can you retake that picture? I think my eyes are closed! Pippa Middleton wasn’t quite ready for the camera at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.

Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

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How much longer?

Ugh, Dad! How much longer do I have to wear these uncomfortable clothes and stand here?

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There are other things I could be doing…

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Lady Louise Windsor were not amused at Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding. Take a peek at these 19 iconic royal wedding photos throughout history.

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Thumbs up

David Beckham clearly didn’t get the memo that you’re supposed to do the royal wave, not a thumbs up.

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Striking a pose

It seems like Princess Charlotte had a great time and loved all of the attention at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Carriage Procession, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 19 May 2018

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Sit down, Harry

Even the prince is prone to clumsiness sometimes. Looks like he stood up so fast he almost fell on his wife!

Prince Harry September 1989 Page Boy Prince Harry (c) Arrives At Viscount Charles Althorps Wedding To Victoria Lockwood L-r: Eleanor Fellowes Prince Harry Alexander Fellowes Prince Harry Was One Of The Stars At The Wedding Of The Year Yesterday - Dressed In The Height Of 18th-century Fashion. The Royal Five-year-old Was One Of Two Page Boys At The Marriage Of The Princess Of Wales' Brother Charles Viscount Althorp 25 To Model Victoria Lockwood 24. Prince Harry's Costume Was Based On A Portrait By Sir Joshua Reynolds Of An Earlier Lord Althorp Which Hangs In Althorp House. The Other Page Was Alexander Fellowes Son Of Viscount Althorp's Sister Lady Jane Fellowes. Prince Harry's Page Boy outfit Was Based On An 18th Century Joshua Reynolds Portrait Of An Earlier Lord Althorp. The Day After His Fifth Birthday Harry Was Pageboy To His Uncle The Viscount Althorp At His Marriage To Victoria Lockwood. The Wedding Took Place On The Althorp Estate In Northamptonshire.

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This dress is too tight

This little girl at the wedding of Charles, Viscount Althorp, and Victoria Lockwood was not happy. Do you recognize the redheaded little boy in the middle? Don’t miss these little-known facts you never knew about past royal weddings.

Britain Royal Wedding, Windsor, United Kingdom - 19 May 2018

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Long train, little pageboys

It’s impressive that these little pageboys could hold up Meghan Markle’s very long train.

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Happy brothers

The best person to have by your side on your wedding day is your older brother!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stand on the steps of St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, as they leave after their wedding ceremony

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We did it!

It’s all smiles from the bride and groom, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Next, find out about these 15 bizarre royal wedding mishaps that are totally true.

Originally Published: May 11, 2020

Morgan Cutolo

Morgan is an Associate Editor at Reader’s Digest. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2016 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She writes for rd.com, helps lead the editorial relationship with our partners, manages our year-round interns, and keeps the hundreds of pieces of content our team produces every month organized. In her free time, she likes exploring the seacoast of Maine where she lives and works remotely full time and snuggling up on the couch with her corgi, Eggo, to watch HGTV or The Office.