When It Comes to Emotions, Royals Keep Their Cards Close
Emotional displays aren’t exactly the royal family’s strong suit. While we occasionally catch a polite smile or a carefully measured gesture of support, true vulnerability is a rare sight. For the most part, the royals are masters of restraint—keeping their deepest feelings tucked well out of public view.
Even Royals Lose Their Cool – And We’ve Got the Receipts
No matter how composed or poised someone may seem, emotions eventually rise to the surface—especially when it comes to anger. And yes, that includes the seemingly untouchable members of the Royal Family. Think they’re immune to losing their temper? Think again. Here’s our definitive rundown of the most unforgettable moments when royals got visibly angry on camera.
Prince William Breaks His Silence on Martin Bashir
Princess Diana’s 1995 interview with BBC journalist Martin Bashir was nothing short of explosive. She candidly discussed infidelity, her struggles with mental health, and cast serious doubt on Prince Charles’s fitness to be king.
Fast forward to 2021: A formal inquiry led by former judge Lord Dyson revealed that Bashir and the BBC had used “deceitful behavior” to secure that infamous interview. The findings sent shockwaves through the public—and through the Palace.
Prince William responded in a rare and powerful video statement, barely concealing his outrage.
“In an era of fake news, public service broadcasting and a free press have never been more important,” he stated. “These failings, identified by investigative journalists, not only let my mother down and my family down—they let the public down too.”
It was a striking moment of royal candor—and proof that even the future king has his breaking point.
Kate Middleton Scolds Prince George At Pippa’s Wedding
Even Royal Kids Have Meltdowns – And Kate Middleton Isn’t Immune to Mom Moments
When it comes to royal titles and royal rules, there’s one group that couldn’t care less: children—and yes, that includes the royal ones!
Kate Middleton learned this firsthand at her sister Pippa Middleton’s wedding in 2017. Tasked with keeping an eye on her young children—Princess Charlotte, then just 2, and Prince George, 4—Kate had her hands full. And as every parent knows, fancy clothes and big ceremonies don’t stop toddlers from being toddlers.
Prince George, dressed in his tiny pageboy outfit, was busy doing exactly what you’d expect from a four-year-old: emptying his flower basket, goofing off, and even sneaking behind his aunt’s wedding dress. Despite the royal setting, he was just being a kid.
But the pressure of the moment got to Kate. Like any overwhelmed mom trying to maintain order in the spotlight, she eventually snapped—scolding George sharply enough that the little prince burst into tears.
It was a very public reminder: even duchesses have tough parenting days—and even little royals aren’t above a classic wedding meltdown.
Meghan Markle Tells Her Critics How It Is
Meghan Markle Claps Back at Critics with Grace and Precision
Meghan Markle has never been a stranger to public scrutiny. From frosty encounters with fellow royals to relentless coverage by British tabloids, the Duchess of Sussex has faced more than her fair share of critics.
But at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in 2020, Meghan made it clear she wasn’t about to be silenced.
In a composed but pointed moment, she addressed the ongoing criticism with remarkable clarity. Rather than backing down, she called out the disconnect between what she actually says—and how people choose to twist it.
“If you listen to what I actually have to say, it’s not controversial,” Meghan explained. “What ends up being inflammatory is people’s interpretation of it.”
It was a subtle yet powerful reminder: sometimes the controversy isn’t in the message—it’s in the way people choose to hear it.
