Queen Elizabeth II is typically pretty serious during royal engagements. While she may flash a smile here and there, for the most part, the 92-year-old British monarch keeps to herself and is strict about following royal protocol. However, there is one exception: whenever the Queen is around kids, she immediately lights up and protocol seems to go out the door. Given that she is a grandmother to eight grandchildren and a great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren (with another one on the way!), it makes sense that the Queen has a soft spot for kids. Where do you think Prince William and Prince Harry's love of children comes from? Check out some of the Queen's cutest moments with kids ahead!
We wonder if she signed it "Her Majesty The Queen."
We love a Christmas queen!
In his defense, the idea of meeting a royal does seem a little intimidating.
"You can lift your head up now, sweetie," the Queen (probably).
If we're being honest, we probably wouldn't have washed our hands after this.
All while presenting the Queen with flowers, no less.
The Queen even took a second to read her letter.
We hope she brought something for Prince Philip, too!
And they also color-coordinated their outfits!
The Queen certainly seems to have a soft spot for kids.
Anybody else getting flashbacks of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour?
That smile says it all, though!