18 Times Queen Elizabeth II Let Her Royal Guard Down and Was Incredibly Cute With Kids
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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!
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When She Broke Royal Protocol and Delighted Her Fans With an Autograph
We wonder if she signed it "Her Majesty The Queen."
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When She Spread Holiday Cheer by Helping Kids Decorate a Christmas Tree
We love a Christmas queen!
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When This Boy Was So Overwhelmed Meeting Her, He Instantly Dropped to the Floor and Crawled Away
In his defense, the idea of meeting a royal does seem a little intimidating.
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When This Student Totally Nailed His Bow
"You can lift your head up now, sweetie," the Queen (probably).
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When She Shook This Student's Hand and Likely Made His Day
If we're being honest, we probably wouldn't have washed our hands after this.
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When This Girl Delivered Her Curtsy Like She'd Been Waiting Her Whole Life For This Moment
All while presenting the Queen with flowers, no less.
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When She Put a Smile on This Little Girl's Face During a Hospital Visit
The Queen even took a second to read her letter.
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When This Little Girl Just Couldn't Wait to Present Her Gift to the Queen
We hope she brought something for Prince Philip, too!
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When This Little Girl Gave the Queen a Stuffed Toy
And they also color-coordinated their outfits!
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When She Couldn't Resist Holding This Baby's Hands
The Queen certainly seems to have a soft spot for kids.
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When This Little Girl Greeted Her With a Gorgeous Bouquet of Flowers in Fiji
Anybody else getting flashbacks of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour?
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When This Student Had the Courage to Recite His Poem in Front of Her
That smile says it all, though!