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The Windsor royal family has always had a sense of humor - subtle, sometimes incomprehensible, and sometimes downright strange. In a word, typical British. The ability to witty jokes is as highly valued here as the ability to curtsey gracefully or talk casually about horses and the weather in London. We have collected 20 of the most interesting and non-trivial jokes of the British royal family, proving that the Windsors are real masters of trolling.

#1 Before Kate Middleton's first birth in 2013, when the Duchess was about to give birth, Queen Elizabeth joked that she was giving her eight more days. “It depends on whether I go on vacation!”

#2 Prince William tried to relieve tension during his wedding ceremony and constantly joked. For example, he told his future father-in-law and fiancee that it was "a small family affair, that's all."

#3 After the wedding of William and Kate, Queen Elizabeth was invited to once again admire the bride's outfit at a special exhibition. However, Her Majesty, looking at the dress, unexpectedly said to everyone: “Terrible, isn't it? Creepy and creepy!" The bottom line was that the outfit was put on a mannequin without a head, and all that was said, of course, did not refer to the dress, but to the resulting image of a headless bride. And the Queen, obviously, simply decided to reduce the degree of solemnity of the moment.

#4 At a reception at an Australian university, Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip were introduced to a couple - Mister and Doctor Robinson. The man noticed that his wife was a Ph.D. and that her persona was much more important than his. To which Prince Philip replied, “Oh yes. Our family has exactly the same problem.”

#5 At the 2012 London Marathon, Prince Harry promised that William and Kate would run the marathon next year. When Harry was asked the following year where his brother and wife were, he replied, "He's old and she's pregnant."

#6 After the birth of his first grandson, Prince Charles was asked if he was happy that he finally became a grandfather. The prince replied: “Very much! It’s also great that grandchildren can always be given back to their parents.”

#7 At the opening of the Royal Navy Center, after the birth of Prince George in 2013, his uncle was asked how Prince Charles reacted to the news. After Harry said a few formalities, he suddenly remarked: "He already has one grandson - so no pressure on me."

#9 During one of the solemn banquets on the occasion of Her Majesty's 90th birthday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted in his speech that he is already the 12th leader of his country, who has been replaced during the reign of Elizabeth II. The monarch began her response speech with gratitude: “Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister of Canada, for making me feel so old.”

Trudeau later tweeted that in his eyes the Queen is "always young".

#10 In 2016, at one of the charity gala evenings, the Duchess of Cambridge praised the proposed menu, saying: "William constantly has to endure my cooking." "That's why I'm so skinny," the Duke of Cambridge joked back.

#11 Before his trip to the United States for the next Invictus Games, Prince Harry admitted that children rarely believe that he is a real prince because he does not wear a crown. "I'm afraid that American kids, especially those who grew up on Disney cartoons, will tell me:" You are not a prince, you are not even dressed like a prince. I think this time I will have to bring a crown, a robe and old pointed-toe shoes with me.”

#12 “The main lesson I learned from my childhood is never make your grandmother angry.” – Prince William

#13 During the traditional flower show in Chelsea, one of the participants told Her Majesty how in ancient times people considered lilies of the valley to be a poisonous plant. “I was given two bouquets this week,” the Queen replied. “They probably want me to die quickly.”

#14 The Windsor family is very fond of making fun of one of its hereditary features: many men in the royal family, as a rule, go bald very early. The favorite object for jokes is Prince William, who seems to be teased by all members of the family without exception. For example, during one of the visits, when he and his wife were shown the process of shearing a sheep, Katherine looked at the remains of the wool, then turned her gaze to William's bald head and said: "Yes, you need this more than I do."

#15 However, the Duke of Cambridge is also characterized by self-irony. During one of his visits, William met a barber named Taz Kabriya, remarking, "Oh, I wouldn't give you much trouble."

#16 During the filming of a documentary about herself, Elizabeth II gave an interview to the presenter, when suddenly their conversation was interrupted by the roar of a flying helicopter. “And why do they fly by just when you are talking? This helicopter makes noise just like President Trump or President Obama,” said the Queen.

#17 When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on a visit to Poland, they were presented with a children's toy, which was designed for an age that George and Charlotte had long grown. Glancing at the gift, Katherine said, "Now we're going to have to have more kids." Who would have thought that the joke would be prophetic.

#18 When Prince William was asked to comment on the engagement of his younger brother and Meghan Markle, the Duke of Cambridge replied: “Catherine and I are very happy for both of them and wish them well. I personally hope that now Harry will stay away from my refrigerator and stop stealing my food, as he has been doing for the past few years.

#19 But the Duchess of Cornwall commented on the engagement of Harry and Meghan as follows: “Very happy for them. As they say, a loss for America is a gain for us.”

#20 When Prince Harry was asked how he asked his brother to be his best man at the wedding, the future Duke of Sussex replied: "I got down on one knee." "This is amazing. I am excited and happy,” added Prince William and did not miss the opportunity to joke. ─ My revenge will be sweet" (

Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 on April 21st. For this anniversary, the whole of Great Britain is preparing with special care. Several grandiose events are already planned for the coming months, and on March 27, a documentary film dedicated to Her Majesty will be released on ITV. It will tell not only the story of her life, but for the first time interesting details from the private life of the monarch will be revealed. So, mini-interviews will be given by Princes Charles, William, Harry, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, as well as Kate Middleton. This will be her first television interview. Today, the channel published several photos from the upcoming film and fragments of interviews with members of the royal family. Kate turned out to be especially interesting - she talked about the relationship of Queen Elizabeth II with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton in an ITV documentary
Queen Elizabeth II

When a girl is born in your family, this is a special event ... I am very happy that Prince George has a younger sister. The Queen was so overjoyed when she found out that another princess would appear in our family. As soon as we arrived in Kensington, she was one of our very first visitors.
George is only 2.5 years old, he calls her Gan-Gan (Ba-Ba). As soon as George and Charlotte visit her, every morning she leaves nice little gifts in their room. This is just one of the few proofs of her strong love for her family.
Prince George and Queen Elizabeth
Kate also spoke about the first joint publication with the Queen. This happened in 2012 in Leicester:
I had to go out without William, and I was a little apprehensive about that. Still, it is in some way an art - like this to go out to people. Everyone in the family teased me that I was talking to everyone for too long. So I thought, I need to learn a little more, learn more about some rules. But in the end, Elizabeth II was very supportive of me. She made sure I felt good and comfortable. She is very caring. She was very generous, an example of gentle guidance for me.
Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton, 2012
Prince William admitted that he often has to observe the funny behavior of people who find themselves in front of the Queen for the first time.
A lot of people, being next to her, begin to get very worried and nervous. And I've seen a few funny moments over and over again. I have seen people literally faint in front of her. This is a rather awkward moment - what to do if you are lying in a swoon in front of the queen? .. Many times people frantically fell on their knees in front of her or could not say anything at all. But it is very difficult to talk to people when they are silent. When I'm around her, I don't get many cheers.
Prince William
Prince Harry, with his usual sense of humor, also said a few words about his grandmother:
For many, many years, I have been trying to find out some of her secrets, but she refuses to reveal it to me (smiles). Seriously, I look at the Commonwealth and realize how much has been achieved, and what is most joyful, how much more can be achieved. This is the power of good, spilled all over the world. I think she should be proud of what she did. Completely different people, different nationalities, different skin colors, from different parts of the planet, with different views and life experiences, take off their hats to her. It's incredible.
I am also simply amazed by the fact that Elizabeth II took the oath at the age of 21. It is simply incredible that a person at that age understood exactly what was expected of him and what responsibility was placed on his shoulders.
Prince Harry

There is an opinion that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, quarreled with a relative of her husband William, Queen Elizabeth II.

As many people know, it is not customary to make family problems public, because of this you should not count on any statements from the British Crown. Journalists will have to get down to business.

Middleton walks in wedge shoes

This is exactly what Elizabeth II does not welcome. Surely she already thought for sure that representatives of the famous family had never worn such shoes. Nevertheless, I would like to note - Kate is doing well, because she knows about the contempt on the part of the Queen. She constantly appears at public events in such fashionable shoes.

Nearly naked duchess on the cover of a magazine

Just five years ago, pictures appeared in a French print publication that showed a naked duchess with her husband. The photos were taken during a joint vacation in a neighboring state. Of course, it is reasonable that the heirs to the throne went to court with a statement from the photographer. As it became known, Elizabeth II is outraged by the exposure of Kate during the holidays.

In the fall of 2017, the court ruled that the French publishing house is obliged to pay the Royal Family 100,000 euros. Agree, the amount is very solid.

Middleton hairstyle

It is believed that the queen turned to her grandson with a request to cut her wife's hair. Why did it happen? It turned out that Elizabeth II was against the fact that the girl's hair looked disheveled and not neat. Because of this, gusts of wind can dispel the styling in all directions. More recently, Kate, who is conservative in this matter, appeared with an elongated bob hairstyle. It is currently worn by many Hollywood superstars.

Kate is not working

According to available information, the queen is indignant because of the unsuccessful career of her grandson's chosen one. The most interesting thing is that not a single duchess could boast of this.

Elizabeth II does not approve of the Duchess's wardrobe

Some fashion lovers may say that this length of the skirt is quite acceptable. Yes, and you must admit, Kate's clothing style is very suitable, at least she looks feminine. But here it was not without the participation of the Queen of Great Britain, who persuaded Middleton to more modest outfits. To date, she does not appear in dresses that leave her knees open.

The duchess is a real spender

Many residents of the UK do not like the big waste of Kate, not to mention Elizabeth II. Most recently, Middleton ordered a helicopter for herself, with a pilot costing around $4,000. Elizabeth constantly travels with the help of trains that cost her no more than $ 100. As soon as the media found out about the helicopter, the inhabitants of the kingdom were outraged. Kate's press service immediately published an explanation: "A representative of the royal family can use VIP transport, but only when he has a serious event that obliges a person to quickly appear at a certain place."

Kate abuses her position for profit

Elizabeth II suggests that Pippa Middleton began working at the British Printing House exactly four years ago thanks to her own sister. It is believed that the nominal Kate helped her with employment.

She does not fulfill her royal obligations

Elizabeth II does not like that the wife of her grandson spends her personal time on her own family. According to the queen, she does not work properly. Kate should be at all social events, exhibitions, charity events.

Children are not Kate's element

Most likely, some grandmothers believe that the young are not capable of anything. So, Elizabeth II wildly did not like that Middleton ignores family foundations. Recently, she sent her child George to a regular school. According to royal tradition, all heirs studied individually in their own home.

She was on the set of her favorite series

As it became known, Kate is simply crazy about Downton Abbey. As soon as the creators of the series received several prestigious awards in the field of cinema, the Duchess decided to personally congratulate them on this event. She came to the shooting of the series and expressed her opinion. The Queen did not like this incident.

Grandson spends more time with Kate

It is unlikely that the grandmother will like the fact that her own beloved grandson began to pay less attention to her. Prince William is constantly with his soulmate.

She was with her husband at the final of the world tennis tournament

Also present at the tournament were: model Irina Shayk, actor Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife, actor Jude Law, Middleton's relatives and many others. The Queen is outraged that Kate went to a not too serious event.

Children were involved in her sister's marriage

Many people know that William's son and daughter were considered the sweetest guests at the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews. Elizabeth II wanted her relatives not to attend this wedding. As it turned out, two reasons contributed to this. The Queen did not want the public to see her great-grandchildren at the ceremony. She was also afraid that there would be photographs of little George with Matthews, whom Elizabeth II greatly despises.

Middleton's mother drank alcohol in public

Well, like, what's wrong with that? But Elizabeth II does not think so. Once in the UK there was a rugby match where the Middleton family gathered with Prince William. Kate's mom decided to pour and drink some wine. The country has a law that implies a ban on drinking hard liquor on the mast. As soon as the security service noticed this, she was asked to leave the stadium.

Queen Elizabeth II thinks Kate has bad taste

It became known that earlier the Duchess was seriously engaged in Pole Dance. Ten years ago, she had to leave her favorite pastime. When Kate married William, she decided to resume her career as a dancer. She was going to create a special hall for classes in her residence. The queen was so outraged by this that they quarreled and did not communicate for several days.

Rumor has it that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, quarreled with her husband William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

As you know, quarrels are not endured from the hut, and therefore it is foolish to expect any explanations from the members of the royal family in this regard. Well, then a journalistic investigation will be launched, which will shed light on what happened.

1. Kate wears wedges.

What doesn't the queen like? That's right, wedge shoes. “When did members of the royal family wear sandals with such disgusting soles?” Elizabeth II probably thought when she first saw the duchess in such a modern outfit. You have to give credit to Kate. She definitely knows that Her Majesty does not like this, but still repeatedly appears in public in such shoes.

2. Nude photos of the duchess, published in the French magazine Closer.

It is no secret that in 2012, a photo of Her Highness appeared in a popular French gloss, who was vacationing topless in the south of France. Undoubtedly, it is right that the royal couple sued the unfortunate paparazzi, who like to stick their nose where they don’t get. But the queen is clearly not happy that Kate even dared to undress on vacation.

By the way, it is not superfluous to note that in the fall of this year, the French court ordered Closer magazine to pay 100,000 euros to the royal family as compensation for moral damage.

3. Kate doesn't take care of her hair.

Rumor has it that one day the queen asked the wife of her grandson to cut her curls. Why? It turns out that she was not happy with the fact that Kate rarely collects them in neat bunches and, as a result, the wind often plays with the Duchess's long hair. Although now Kate Middleton, who does not like to experiment with her appearance (or is forbidden to do so), came out with an elongated bob haircut. By the way, this is one of the top hairstyles among Hollywood beauties.

4. She doesn't have a job.

Insiders claim that the queen often showed her dissatisfaction with the fact that Kate had not bothered to build a career before her marriage. Hmmmm .. I wonder which duchess managed to do this at all?

5. The Queen is furious with the length of the Duchess's skirts and dresses.

Although any modern fashionista will say that this is not yet a mini length, and in such bows Kate looks even more stylish and feminine, but no, after all, Elizabeth II has a huge influence on the royal family. Now all the dresses, Kate's skirts are only medium length, which either touches the knees or completely covers them.

6. Kate spends a lot of money.

Here, of course, not only Elizabeth II is outraged, but also the conservative British. For example, not so long ago, Kate called herself a helicopter, in which the flight alone cost her $4,100. And the queen always travels in second-class carriages, the ticket in which costs no more than $74. When information about the Duchess's antics was leaked to the press, the indignation of the taxpayers knew no bounds. The press service of the royal house immediately provided an explanation: “According to the protocol, a member of the ruling family has the opportunity to use such VIP transport, but in the event that he has an important protocol event planned, which requires the royal person to arrive at the place in a matter of minutes” .

7. The Duchess got her sister a job.

The royal family suspects that Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa, was hired as a correspondent for a local newspaper in 2013 thanks to the recommendations of the Duchess.

8. Kate Middleton shirks her royal duties.

Elizabeth II believes that the girl devotes a lot of time to her family, but not to work. Even if she does not feel well, according to Her Majesty, the duchess must attend all social receptions, charity events without fail, and at the same time do not forget to smile.

9. She doesn't know how to raise children.

Probably, all grandmothers think that these young people can't do anything. So, the queen terribly did not like that Kate neglects many rules. For example, the Duchess of Cambridge sent her son, Prince George, to a regular school, and did not choose traditional home schooling for him.

10. She visited the Downton Abbey set!

Turns out it's one of Kate's favorite shows. In addition, the girl decided not only to look at the process of filming the cult British series from the inside, but also to congratulate the actors on the presentation of prestigious awards: Emmy and Golden Globe. True, the queen did not approve of the act of the duchess.

11. And in general, she took her grandson from her!

Well, what grandmother would not be angry at her grandson's wife, realizing that he had grown up a long time ago and spends most of his time with his family.

12. Kate and her husband attended the Wimbledon final.

In addition, the game was attended by such celebrities as: Irina Shayk, Bradley Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch with his wife Sophie Hunter, Pippa and James Middleton, Jude Law, Heidi Klum with fiance Vito Schnabel. And the queen did not like that the duchess decided to go to such a not entirely noble event.

13. She took the children to her sister Pippa's wedding.

As you know, George and Charlotte were the most charming guests at the wedding ceremony of Pippa Middleton and businessman James Matthews. However, the Queen insisted that her great-grandchildren not attend the event. Firstly, Her Majesty didn’t like that her heirs would “light up” at such a bright event, and secondly, she didn’t want the future king (baby George) to be captured on the same frame with Pippa’s fiancé, whose family is Elizabeth II does not take to the spirit.

14. Her mother drank in public.

Well, who doesn't? True, the queen was pissed off. So, at one rugby match, which was visited not only by William and his wife, Harry, but also by Kate's parents, Carol and Michael Middleton, the Duchess's mother decided to drink wine during the game. In England, there is a strict ban on drinking alcohol in public places. In the middle of the game, when the guards caught Kate's mother for drinking alcohol, Carol was forced to leave the stadium.

15. The Queen doesn't like Kate's interests.

More than 10 years ago, the future duchess was fond of pole dance, continuing her classes until 2007. After some time, the girl said that she wanted to resume her training again, having specially equipped a room in the palace for this. The desire of the duchess again angered the queen and once again spoiled the relationship between the monarchs.