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18 Times Queen Elizabeth Looked Pretty Annoyed With Kate Middleton

EntertainmentPublished May 4, 2016
By Meredith Gordon
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Kate Middleton may be the darling of the royal family, but that doesn't mean she's above getting on people's nerves from time to time. Queen Elizabeth sure spends a lot of time with Kate, but that doesn't mean it's always pretty. Sometimes the queen looks downright bugged by the duchess -- and oftentimes it's tough for her to hide it. Check it out. We can't help but wonder what is going through her head in these pictures.

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We know that the royals have their moments of tension. While we believe that everything is hunky-dory behind the scenes, sometimes it can't help but slip that there are some fights a-brewin.' What is the exact beef between Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton? We'll never be sure, as it is almost positive that the royal family will never reveal all of their secrets. 

What we do know is that there are times we are watching Kate and the Queen on television or reading about them in the press and it is ABUNDANTLY clear that the two don't always like each other. Take a look at the moments where we can see this tension sneaking through the cracks!

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Something In Common

The queen seems to notice that Kate is not paying attention on Commonwealth Day.

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Eavesdropping

Everyone is smiling but the queen. Uh-oh.

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Parenting Advice

It's bad enough getting endless parenting advice from every person under the sun. But from the queen, you have to take it.

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Know Your Place

It's not random where you're placed at a royal event. Kate is behind the queen, not next to her. That can't be good.

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No Pressure

Kate is learning that you clap when the queen claps. Laugh when she laughs. See how it works?

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No Time to Joke Around

Kate and Harry love to joke around. The queen doesn't always approve.

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The queen looks grumpy. Was it something Kate said?

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Diamond Jubilee

Kate looks nervous and the queen looks tense. Family functions aren't always fun.

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River Cruise

This is no party boat. It's serious business.

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Skirting the Issue

This may have been the moment HRH asked the duchess why her skirt is so short.

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Window Shopping

When HRH says, "Let's go shopping!" you have to say yes.

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Excuse Me

How do you tell the Queen of England she's stepping on your dress?

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Keep Your Distance

Kate is far enough from the queen that she can't say anything to bug her.

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Together & Apart

HRH and the duchess attended a Commonwealth Observance together, but they leave apart. Hmm.

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Things Are Looking Up

The queen's frozen smile might mean she's not happy about something. Could it be Kate?

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Quick Getaway

The queen seems eager to make a quick getaway from William and Kate.

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Eyes on You

The queen has her eyes on Kate.

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Survivor

If Kate gets pushed any farther away from the queen, she'll fall off the balcony.

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