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During the grand spectacle of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding in May 2018, one unexpectedly light-hearted moment came courtesy of Queen Elizabeth II herself.
As the royal family gathered for official photos following the ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, a brief exchange revealed the late monarch’s signature dry humour and helped settle some pre-photo nerves.
Speaking on TikTok, royal photographer Alexi Lubomirski-who also shot the couple’s engagement portraits-shared a behind-the-scenes story that hadn’t been public until now. Lubomirski recalled being under significant pressure that day, especially knowing he had only a short window to capture the formal family portraits.
“I asked Harry, ‘What’s the protocol? What happens when your grandparents show up?'” Lubomirski explained. “He said, ‘Well, they’ve done this so many times before. It’s not their favourite thing, so if you don’t get the shot quickly, they’ll just walk off.'”
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That prediction came true. Lubomirski said Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth arrived earlier than expected, catching him and his team off guard. Rushing to adjust, he politely asked them for a few more minutes to set up. That’s when the Queen delivered a perfectly timed quip: “It’s not me you need to worry about.”
Queen’s subtle humour, Prince Philip’s impatience
That remark was a nod to Prince Philip‘s well-documented intolerance for delays, especially with photographers. The Duke of Edinburgh was known for his candid, sometimes brusque comments during royal engagements.
In 2015, during a Battle of Britain commemoration, he famously snapped, “Just take the f****** picture!”-an outburst that became one of his most quoted lines.
The Queen, though typically more reserved, also had moments of visible frustration during photo sessions. Renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz once described her as “perturbed” when she was pressed for time during a shoot at Buckingham Palace.
Even King Charles, then Prince of Wales, once made a pointed remark about the press, unaware his microphone was still on, saying, “I can’t bear that man.”
But Lubomirski‘s anecdote shows the Queen’s softer side. Her calm delivery, paired with subtle humour, helped ease the moment during a tightly choreographed day. “Y’all are trippin’,” Lubomirski joked on social media, referring to the stress of getting every shot just right.
That wedding day was not without its tension. Body language experts pointed out visible signs of nerves from Prince Harry, while lip readers caught him asking Prince William, “Is Meghan here?” as he stood waiting at the altar.
Later, as the newlyweds rode in their carriage down the Long Walk, Meghan was caught on camera seemingly exclaiming, “Oh f***!”-a candid moment showing just how overwhelming the occasion could be.
Despite the high stakes and global attention, Lubomirski‘s portraits of the couple radiated affection and ease. Reflecting on the experience, he told E! News, “It was one of the easiest, most joyful jobs because they were so deliciously in love.”
And in the midst of it all, Queen Elizabeth proved once again that even in the most formal settings, a touch of wit can go a long way.
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