10 times the Queen wasn't her usual happy self


One is not amused!


the queen expression unhappy© Photo: Rex
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Ainhoa BarcelonaRoyal Managing Editor
May 22, 2019
Queen Elizabeth II in red coat and hat, seated next to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.© Photo: Getty Images

Her Majesty the Queen is one of the happiest royals around, always making people smile with her bright outfits and cheery disposition, and forever remaining optimistic. She's known for her wit and cracking a joke when you least expect it, but sometimes, one just isn't amused. We've rounded up some of the funniest photos of the Queen showing her true feelings, whether she's frustrated or disappointed or just a little ticked off. Then again, the camera might have caught her at a bad moment. Click to see some of the best snaps…

While Prince Philip appears to be having a snooze in the background, his wife the Queen didn't seem too pleased to be sitting watching a presentation on energy production. The couple were visiting the new Baglan Power Station in Port Talbot, Wales where they were given a tour of the site.

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Queen Elizabeth II wearing a purple hat and glasses, standing in front of a green screen.© Photo: Rex

She was celebrating the Royal Air Force anniversary, but something made her shoot a disapproving look in public.

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Queen Elizabeth II in a blue suit and hat, holding a chair and handbag.© Photo: Getty Images

Yikes! What did she see?

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Queen Elizabeth II in a mint green dress and white hat, holding a white clutch, with a man in formal attire behind her.© Photo: Getty Images

Ascot is one of her favourite events of the year, but something must have irritated Her Maj.

Queen Elizabeth II in a white ensemble and hat, holding a black handbag, standing by red railings and flowers.© Photo: Getty Images

Something wrong, Ma'am?

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Queen Elizabeth II wearing a patterned scarf and gray coat, stands with arms crossed next to a man in a tweed jacket.© Photo: Getty Images

The Queen pictured at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Perhaps one of her horses didn't win?

Queen Elizabeth II in a green suit and matching hat with a decorative ribbon.© Photo: Getty Images

At Trooping the Colour, looking somewhat displeased. Well it was her birthday, she can do what she wants.

Queen Elizabeth II in a pink suit with white hair and a diamond brooch.© Photo: Getty Images

The face you pull when you just want to go home.

Prince Andrew waves from a boat deck with Sarah, Duchess of York holding a child.© Photo: Getty Images

Despite being on her beloved Royal Yacht Britannia, she can't always have good days.

Queen Elizabeth II wearing a pink hat and floral top, looking to the side.© Photo: Getty Images

A more serious looking Queen than normal.

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