The royal family are usually calm and collected when carrying out public engagements. They are, after all, in work mode.
But sometimes they are just like us and can't help feeling like they'd rather be somewhere else – which goes to show they really are like us and don't hesitate to wear their heart on their sleeve.
Take a look at these amusing and entertaining snaps of the family over the years, including King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth II…
Prince Louis
© Getty ImagesBack in May 2025, Prince Louis struggled to stay awake at the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It was certainly a lot of sitting still for an energetic young boy!
Princess Kate
© WireImagePerhaps the tennis match was dragging on a little too long for Princess Kate while watching Ryan Peniston play Andy Murray on Centre Court in 2023. At least her outfit was on point!
Princess Charlotte
© Getty ImagesTrack cycling may not have been for Princess Charlotte, who looked a tad tired at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in August 2026.
King Charles
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Braemar Gathering was usually a highlight of Queen Elizabeth II's summer holiday. As chieftain of the Highland Games, she always attended and it was one of the few times the public would see the Queen during her summer break in Scotland. The family was usually pictured having a laugh, watching the annual tug-of-war and the sack race to name a few games, but it looks like Charles just wasn't feeling it in 2013…
Prince George
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe future King does love a flypast, but we get it, all the standing around and waiting can get a little tedious! Here George is pictured looking less than amused at Trooping the Colour back in 2017.
Princess Anne
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's only daughter didn't look too happy to be attending the Braemar Gathering that year in a candid shot of the royal in 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II
© Photo: Getty ImagesIt's no secret that Royal Ascot was one of her favourite events of the year. Her horses were usually guaranteed winners but she must have had a stroke of bad luck that year as she looked visibly upset!
King Charles
© Photo: Getty ImagesIt was a momentous occasion for the Queen when she was coronated in 1953, but we can see why the ceremony might not have been the most thrilling for a four-year-old Prince Charles!
Prince George
© Photo: Getty ImagesRoyal tours sure are exciting, but they're also tiring for the little ones! Here a sleepy George looks ready for naptime back in 2017.
Princess Diana
© Photo: Getty ImagesSpeaking of naps, the royal can be forgiven for nodding off at a gala recital at the Victoria and Albert Museum back in 1981. Diana was actually a couple of months pregnant with Prince William at the time. The moment caught on camera earned her the nickname Sleeping Beauty.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThen, a few years into her royal life, Diana couldn't help looking like she'd rather be somewhere else than attending a formal state banquet at Buckingham Palace. It's not all glitz and glamour!
Prince Philip
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's husband shut his eyes momentarily during a visit to Port Talbot. Philip and the Queen were listening to a presentation on energy production during a tour of the new Baglan power station. Can't say we blame you Philip!
Princess Diana
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe races aren't for everyone. Here Diana is pictured looking a bit wistful while Princess Anne and Prince Philip chat in the back.
