One Is Not Amused: A Guide to the Queen's Many Faces

Queen Elizabeth II is a shining example of British decorum, but she can't always hold that megawatt smile on her face. In fact, one of the queen's more dour-faced moments sparked a royal meme during the 2012 Olympics. With that in mind, we decided to round up the best of the queen's many facial expressions and help decode them for the common folk. Sure, the queen may not look completely regal all the time, but surely we can cut one a break?

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When She Spots a Corgi
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When She Spots a Corgi

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When Rain Threatens to Ruin Her Pretty New Scarf
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When Rain Threatens to Ruin Her Pretty New Scarf

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When She Meets a Handsome Man
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When She Meets a Handsome Man

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When Harry Forgets to Call on Her Birthday
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When Harry Forgets to Call on Her Birthday

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When Kate Middleton Didn't Get the Memo
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When Kate Middleton Didn't Get the Memo

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When David Cameron Won't Stop Talking
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When David Cameron Won't Stop Talking

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When Those Crazy Europeans Go In For a Cheek Kiss
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When Those Crazy Europeans Go In For a Cheek Kiss

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When Some Loud Americans Are Nearby
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When Some Loud Americans Are Nearby

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When She Gets to Do "Common" Things
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When She Gets to Do "Common" Things

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When She's Feeling Pretty Boss
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When She's Feeling Pretty Boss

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When She Realizes Her Hood Makes Her Look Like a Gnome
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When She Realizes Her Hood Makes Her Look Like a Gnome

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When She Thinks She Stepped in Something Icky
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When She Thinks She Stepped in Something Icky

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When She Gets to Wave a Flag
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When She Gets to Wave a Flag

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When Her Horses Are Losing a Race
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When Her Horses Are Losing a Race

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When Her Outfit Matches Perfectly
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When Her Outfit Matches Perfectly

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When Someone Suggests That She's Singing Out of Tune
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When Someone Suggests That She's Singing Out of Tune

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When Eugenie Is Blocking Her Shot
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When Eugenie Is Blocking Her Shot

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When Someone Asks Her to Remove Her Hat
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When Someone Asks Her to Remove Her Hat

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When She Can't Figure Out What Everyone's Looking At
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When She Can't Figure Out What Everyone's Looking At

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When Prince Philip Starts to Say Something Inappropriate
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When Prince Philip Starts to Say Something Inappropriate