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The most unexpected royal moments: 28 funny, shocking and heartwarming moments from the royal family

Amy Hunt

22 June 2024 at 8:00 pm

The royal family have been a part of their fair share of unexpected moments, from silly moments of fun to big news that no one saw coming...

Harry and Meghan leaving the royal family

Prince Andrew’s allegations

King Edward’s abdication

The revelation of Charles and Camilla’s affair

Prince Harry and Meghan’s bombshells during the Oprah interview

Harry’s unfortunate costume choice

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview

Lord Mountbatten’s assassination

The Windsor Castle fire

Prince Louis’ hilarious faces at Trooping the Colour

Andrew and Sarah’s separation

Kate's dance with Paddington

Princess Diana’s Panorama interview

Queen Elizabeth’s hilarious video with Prince Harry

Peter Phillips' divorce

The Queen’s attendance at Philip’s funeral alone

The release of Prince Harry’s memoir

Meghan Markle walking herself down the aisle

Diana's surprise dance at the opera

When Princess Margaret's secret romance was exposed

Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary

Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother’s death

Princess Anne’s divorce

Harry and William opening up about losing Princess Diana

Beatrice and Eugenie’s unusual hats

The Queen’s starring role alongside James Bond

Prince Harry’s letter defending Meghan

The royal family have been a part of their fair share of unexpected moments, from silly moments of fun to big news that no one saw coming...

The royal family have had their fair share of unexpected moments - both privately and publicly.

They have experienced plenty of unexpected moments in the form of shocking controversies and heartbreak but they've also had many fun, heartwarming and tender moments that the public would never have expected from such a formal family.

So, take a look at a few of the most unexpected moments from the royal family, from jaw-dropping world news, to smaller moments of fun.

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The royal family have been a part of their fair share of unexpected moments, from silly moments of fun to big news that no one saw coming...

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