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18 Times Queen Elizabeth II Let Her Royal Guard Down and Was Incredibly Cute With Kids

Dec 28 2018

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!

Image Source: Getty / Peter Macdiarmid

1. When She Broke Royal Protocol and Delighted Her Fans With an Autograph

We wonder if she signed it "Her Majesty The Queen."

Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham

2. When This Little Boy Couldn't Handle Being in Her Presence

Honestly, same.

Image Source: Getty / Peter Macdiarmid

3. When She Spread Holiday Cheer by Helping Kids Decorate a Christmas Tree

We love a Christmas queen!

Image Source: Getty / TOBY MELVILLE

4. When This Boy Was So Overwhelmed Meeting Her, He Instantly Dropped to the Floor and Crawled Away

In his defence, the idea of meeting a royal does seem a little intimidating.

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5. When This Boy Straight-Up Avoided Eye Contact at All Costs

We totally get it.

Image Source: Getty / BEN STANSALL

6. When This Student Totally Nailed His Bow

"You can lift your head up now, sweetie," the Queen (probably).

Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham

7. 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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8. 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.

Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein Collection

9. And This Little Girl Did, Too!

A true pro!

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10. When This Fan Dared to Address the Queen by Her First Name

Luckily, she didn't seem to mind.

Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham

11. When This Boy Proudly Showed the Queen His Boxing Helmet

Aww!

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12. 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.

Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham

13. When These Children Presented Her With the Cutest Sign

What a great photo choice!

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14. 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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15. When This Little Girl Gave the Queen a Stuffed Toy

And they also colour-coordinated their outfits!

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16. When She Couldn't Resist Holding This Baby's Hands

The Queen certainly seems to have a soft spot for kids.

Image Source: Getty / Mark Cuthbert

17. 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?

Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein

18. When This Student Had the Courage to Recite His Poem in Front of Her

That smile says it all, though!

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