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Queen Elizabeth II and 14 Times She Made Her Family Laugh in Public

Olowokandi Fiyin
Apr 26, 2020
07:00 P.M.

Despite her role as a monarch, Queen Elizabeth II still manages to see the funny side of life, and we have all the details for you.

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Since she mounted the throne in 1953, the world has seen many sides, including the hilarious side, of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth smiles May 18, 2002 after presenting a trophy for the "best turned out trooper" to a Household Cavalry soldier at The Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Great Park, England | Photo: Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth smiles May 18, 2002 after presenting a trophy for the "best turned out trooper" to a Household Cavalry soldier at The Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Great Park, England | Photo: Getty Images

Hello! disclosed that the monarch has enjoyed her share of fun times wich include moments with her eldest son, Prince Charles, to sharing a laugh with her granddaughter-in-law, Meghan Markle.

The royal family has also become known for their romantic gestures as Harry and Meghan revealed that they had a "golden rule" for their relationship.

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One of the most recent times the world saw Her Majesty laughing was back in May 2019 after Prince Harry welcomed his first child with Meghan.

The Queen and her grandson had been spotted sharing a laugh at Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston's wedding in Windsor last summer.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston at St George's Chapel on May 18, 2019 in Windsor, England | Photo: Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston at St George's Chapel on May 18, 2019 in Windsor, England | Photo: Getty Images

The next time the 93-year-old was caught laughing was in June 2019 when she shared a joke with her granddaughter, Zara Tindall, and her daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex, during day 1 of Royal Ascot.

Back in September 2012, Prince Charles and his mother couldn't seem to hold back their fit of giggles during the annual Braemar Gathering in Scotland.

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Zara Tindall attends day 1 'Champion Day' of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images

Zara Tindall attends day 1 'Champion Day' of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images

Earlier in the same year, the monarch was seen laughing with her granddaughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge as they watched a children's sporting event while visiting Vernon Park, Nottingham.

A little over a year later, the Queen and her daughter-in-law Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, shared a sweet moment during a visit to Ebony Horse Club and Community Riding Centre in Brixton.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II watch part of a children's sports event while visiting Vernon Park during a Diamond Jubilee visit to Nottingham on June 13, 2012 | Photo: Getty Images

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II watch part of a children's sports event while visiting Vernon Park during a Diamond Jubilee visit to Nottingham on June 13, 2012 | Photo: Getty Images

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Hello! also noted that in April 2006, the Queen smiled as she passed by Harry during the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.

The same seemed to be the case during the 2004 International Women's Day when the monarch and her daughter, Princess Anne, shared a sweet moment while cutting a cake.

The eighth time the Queen was seen smiling was in March 2003 when she was seen joking with Zara at the Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival.

Princess Anne, Princess Royal officially opens the UK Hydrographic Office headquarters on April 25, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images

Princess Anne, Princess Royal officially opens the UK Hydrographic Office headquarters on April 25, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images

Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson weren't left out of the laughter-fest as they shared their laughs with Her Majesty in June 2018. For her 90th birthday, the Queen couldn't seem to stop laughing with Prince William and Prince Harry during the celebrations.

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One of the most memorable times, however, was in June 2018 when Hello! reported that Meghan had carried out her first joint engagement with the Queen in Cheshire in June 2018.

The Queen ensured that the new royal intake was prepared for her role as they chattered during their visit.

Queen Elizabeth II sits with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 | Photo: Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II sits with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 | Photo: Getty Images

Other times the Queen was spotted having a good time was in December 2006 the Queen walked past him during the Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy in Camberley and later in 2015 with King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.

As it turned out, the monarch isn't the only one who can't seem to hold it together around her family as Hello! pointed out in an article.

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The royal family has also become known for their romantic gestures as Harry and Meghan revealed that they had a "golden rule" for their relationship.

Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle during an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been a couple officially since November 2016 | Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle during an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been a couple officially since November 2016 | Photo: Getty Images

According to the pair, during the early stages of their relationship, they managed to see each other every two weeks, whether it was in London or Toronto.

Besides seeing each other often, Harry also made it clear to the public that they needed to be accorded some respect and privacy in their relationship.

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