5 times British royals got angry, from Queen Elizabeth ‘charging over’ to tell off Prince William, to Kate Middleton scolding Prince George at her sister Pippa’s wedding

Aug 11 , 2021

Royals who lost their rag: Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth. Photos: @obirenkenobi/Twitter, Wireimage, DPA

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More often than not, when we see members of the British royal family, they are the embodiment of the phrase “cool, calm and collected”. Every now and then, though, they have been seen losing control – even if only for a second.

Prince Philip

The queen’s late husband, Prince Philip, was famous for his sharp tongue and direct manner, but he was also known for his short temper. Take the time in 2015 when a few select members of the royal family were attending the Royal Air Force Club to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain.

Those in attendance, including the Duke of Edinburgh, were called for a group photo, which apparently was taking longer than Prince Philip thought necessary. According to Sky News, the duke was overheard telling the gathered group of photographers: “Just take the f****** picture!” Video footage of the moment shows Prince William appearing to smile at his grandfather’s outburst.

Kate Middleton

We all know that minding children at weddings can be trying to say the least. That goes especially for the kids’ parents, who have to watch the often bored little ones while also being present in the moment. This often results in frustration boiling over on both sides, and it seems even the royals aren’t exempt from this.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, visit Airbus in Hamburg, Germany, in July 2017. Photo: PA Wire/Abaca Press/TNS

When Pippa Middleton got married in 2017, her nephew, Prince George, was a page boy in the ceremony. The four-year-old ended up misbehaving, emptying one of the flower baskets on the floor and fiddling with Pippa’s dress, according to People magazine. Mother Kate jumped in quickly to give little George what appeared to be a firm talking to, which resulted in a few tears from the youngster.