Candid Photos Of The Royals That Peel Back Their 'Perfect' Facade
The British Royal Family is just like any other family if you take away their power, money, influence, servants, complicated history, and formal training on etiquette. Just like us, they're prone to goofs. While we expect to see certain faux-smiles and royal behavior outside the stunning walls of Buckingham Palace, photographers are always ready to immortalize the family's public moments with snapshots we can file under "facade-breaking Kodak moments." These candid pictures give an inside look at what the Windsors are really like.
50. Charles and Camilla get a shock
At the 2015 Sandringham Flower Show, Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla were given a swooping shock as the Army Air Corps' flying mascot gave the couple a wing-full. This was the first time the American symbol for freedom shocked Royal Brits since the Revolution. Poetry in motion.
49. Harry puts turtles first
As a part of his Caribbean tour, Prince Harry went to Lover's Beach on the island of Nevis to learn about turtle conservation. Here he is alongside project volunteers, heavily focused on cradling the tiny turtle resting in his hands!
48. Princess Charlotte sticks a tongue out
Normally, princesses are expected to "behave like a lady," but Princess Charlotte looks to be paving the way for a new royal attitude, sticking out her tongue at unsuspecting paparazzi. Already a rabble rouser, it's going to be interesting to see what kind of Princess she grows up to be.
47. Eugenie and Beatrice go nuts
There's plenty reason to jump for joy when the Queen's race horse is about to win gold, but Princess Eugenie wasn't aware there'd be a camera nearby. She probably didn't care — she and Princess Beatrice were too happy for grandma. Genuine thrill caught on camera!
