Prank calls, and other hilarious royal moments

In one of her most relatable moments, Queen Elizabeth II was locked out of her own castle. The British monarch reportedly tried to enter Windsor Castle and found the gates locked, with no one there to open them, and everyone knows royalty never carries their own keys! One of her bodyguards tried to pull the door open while the Queen waited impatiently in the car, but, of course, if it was that easy, there'd be a lot more people breaking in!

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The then Prince of England dons some fetching 3D glasses while on a visit to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

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Australia, 2015 - Charles is caught by surprise as his wife brandishes a large knife during a visit to Seppeltsfield Winery.

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Australia, 2003 - The prince didn't seem to find echidnas as cuddly as koalas.

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New Zealand, 2014 - Kate Middleton struggles to hold both onto her skirt and baby Prince George on arrival in New Zealand.

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New Zealand, 2015 - Charles and Camilla panic when a bumblebee lands on them at the Orokonui Eco sanctuary. He holds a tuatara lizard in his hands.

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Wales, 2011 - Even her Majesty had issues with the weather sometimes! She clings furiously to her hat as she gets out of the car.

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Wales, 2011 - The Queen arrived in Wales to visit Prince William at RAF Valley Anglesey, where he was serving as a search and rescue helicopter pilot.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate gasps as William misses a shot at goal on a visit to Somba K'e Civic Plaza in Yellowknife.

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USA, 2013 - Prince Harry is caught in the act of dropping a baseball at Harlem RBI's Field of Dreams in New York.

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India, 2016 - Kate gets caught in the wind while visiting the Taj Mahal.

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England, 2004 - A young Prince William checks a lamb's hooves in Gloucestershire. Neither lamb nor prince look delighted by the prospect.

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England, 2015 - Camilla has another worrying hat and skirt moment at Princess Charlotte's christening at Sandringham.

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Australia, 2014 - Prince William hesitantly grabs a giraffe's tongue during feeding time at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.

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England, 2012 - Not sure who looks more uncomfortable at this event in the Isles of Scilly, Camilla or 12-year-old duck Jemima Puddleduck.

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Australia, 2012 - Charles's wife looks nervous as she clutches a baby koala.

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India, 2010 - Charles is caught in an awkward, garlanded half shrug while on a visit to the Punjab region of India.

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England, 2013 - Charles shares a stiff embrace with his father Prince Philip at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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France, 2014 - Camilla tried to secure her hat and coat in windy weather.

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Australia, 2012 - There's the dog! Charles inspects a sheep pen at Leenavale Sheep Stud near Hobart, Australia.

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Falkland Islands, 1999 - Prince Charles stands out from the local crowd on Sea Lion Island.

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Falkland Islands, 1999 - The Prince bends down to get a closer look at the resident colony of penguins in the Falkland Islands.

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New Zealand, 2005 - Charlie looks pensive as he watches an adult and baby Northern royal albatross at the Albatross Centre in Taiaroa Head.

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South Africa, 2015 - That's gotta hurt! Harry takes a tumble from his horse while playing at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Paar.

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Qatar, 2013 - Charles photobombing a closeup of this camel from the Al Safwa Farm in Doha.

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Scotland, 2007 - Umbrella issues have the then Prince of Wales chuckling outside the Scottish Fisheries Museum with Fife Lord Lieutenant Margaret Kean.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate almost had a skirt disaster while touring Canada in 2011.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate ended up having to hold her dress as she and William posed for photographs at Calgary Airport.

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England, 2017 - The Duke of Edinburgh tries to feed an elephant a banana in Dunstable. The Prince and the Queen were present to open an elephant care center.

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Australia, 2012 - Charles looks dubiously at a friendly lamb during a wool promotion event in Sydney.

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England, 2016 - Queen Elizabeth II and a lioness adopt serious expressions at the opening of London Zoo's new lion enclosure.

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Australia, 2003 - Prince Harry poses with a bush hat and some koalas at Sydney's Taronga Zoo while on his gap year.

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Germany, 1995 -

The Prince of Wales gestures as he inspects cows in the northern town of Dehmen, Germany.

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Hungary, 2010 -

The then Prince of England dons some fetching 3D glasses while on a visit to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

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Australia, 2015 - Charles is caught by surprise as his wife brandishes a large knife during a visit to Seppeltsfield Winery.

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Australia, 2003 - The prince didn't seem to find echidnas as cuddly as koalas.

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New Zealand, 2014 - Kate Middleton struggles to hold both onto her skirt and baby Prince George on arrival in New Zealand.

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New Zealand, 2015 - Charles and Camilla panic when a bumblebee lands on them at the Orokonui Eco sanctuary. He holds a tuatara lizard in his hands.

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Wales, 2011 - Even her Majesty had issues with the weather sometimes! She clings furiously to her hat as she gets out of the car.

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Wales, 2011 - The Queen arrived in Wales to visit Prince William at RAF Valley Anglesey, where he was serving as a search and rescue helicopter pilot.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate gasps as William misses a shot at goal on a visit to Somba K'e Civic Plaza in Yellowknife.

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USA, 2013 - Prince Harry is caught in the act of dropping a baseball at Harlem RBI's Field of Dreams in New York.

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India, 2016 - Kate gets caught in the wind while visiting the Taj Mahal.

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England, 2004 - A young Prince William checks a lamb's hooves in Gloucestershire. Neither lamb nor prince look delighted by the prospect.

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England, 2015 - Camilla has another worrying hat and skirt moment at Princess Charlotte's christening at Sandringham.

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Australia, 2014 - Prince William hesitantly grabs a giraffe's tongue during feeding time at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.

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England, 2012 - Not sure who looks more uncomfortable at this event in the Isles of Scilly, Camilla or 12-year-old duck Jemima Puddleduck.

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Australia, 2012 - Charles's wife looks nervous as she clutches a baby koala.

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India, 2010 - Charles is caught in an awkward, garlanded half shrug while on a visit to the Punjab region of India.

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England, 2013 - Charles shares a stiff embrace with his father Prince Philip at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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France, 2014 - Camilla tried to secure her hat and coat in windy weather.

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Australia, 2012 - There's the dog! Charles inspects a sheep pen at Leenavale Sheep Stud near Hobart, Australia.

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Falkland Islands, 1999 - Prince Charles stands out from the local crowd on Sea Lion Island.

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Falkland Islands, 1999 - The Prince bends down to get a closer look at the resident colony of penguins in the Falkland Islands.

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New Zealand, 2005 - Charlie looks pensive as he watches an adult and baby Northern royal albatross at the Albatross Centre in Taiaroa Head.

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South Africa, 2015 - That's gotta hurt! Harry takes a tumble from his horse while playing at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Paar.

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Qatar, 2013 - Charles photobombing a closeup of this camel from the Al Safwa Farm in Doha.

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Scotland, 2007 - Umbrella issues have the then Prince of Wales chuckling outside the Scottish Fisheries Museum with Fife Lord Lieutenant Margaret Kean.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate almost had a skirt disaster while touring Canada in 2011.

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Canada, 2011 - Kate ended up having to hold her dress as she and William posed for photographs at Calgary Airport.

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England, 2017 - The Duke of Edinburgh tries to feed an elephant a banana in Dunstable. The Prince and the Queen were present to open an elephant care center.

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Australia, 2012 - Charles looks dubiously at a friendly lamb during a wool promotion event in Sydney.

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England, 2016 - Queen Elizabeth II and a lioness adopt serious expressions at the opening of London Zoo's new lion enclosure.

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Australia, 2003 - Prince Harry poses with a bush hat and some koalas at Sydney's Taronga Zoo while on his gap year.

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Germany, 1995 -

The Prince of Wales gestures as he inspects cows in the northern town of Dehmen, Germany.

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Prank calls, and other hilarious royal moments

Even royals get caught in awkward situations

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In November 2020, Prince Harry was reportedly duped into a pair of prank calls with Russian hackers, in which he is said to have spoken about Megxit as well as sharing some unfavorable thoughts about Donald Trump. The Duke of Sussex apparently thought he was speaking with Greta Thunberg and her father.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to awkward moments for the monarchy! Whether it's the weather, troublesome animals, or just bad timing, there are hundreds of hilarious snaps that we never get to see. Click through to check out these rare moments of royals caught on camera at the perfect moment.