32 candid photos of Meghan Markle that show her goofy side, from getting the giggles to bad hair days
From getting the giggles to all-too-familiar looks, Meghan Markle’s candid photos prove she’s really just like us…

One of the most famous women on the planet, Meghan’s most stylish moments have cemented her ability to look flawless, and her well-known charitable causes continue to inspire fans all across the world.

With all that being said though, nobody is safe from the occasional candid photo – but it’s often these snaps that really reveal the warm, human side of the royals. Here are 32 sweet (and occassionally goofy) photos that show the Duchess of Sussex’s relatable side.

Whether it’s at a sports event or a concert, we’ve all been where Meghan and Harry were when this photo was taken – you get completely caught up in the action and you’re not quite sure how you’re going to react.

The difference is that most of us don’t have the world’s media catching our unfiltered and hilarious reactions!

Meghan managed to pull off the shocked facial expressions, thanks in part to her timeless aviator sunglasses (The Duchess is known to favour a pair of classic Ray-Bans).

In her first public appearance since the release of her and Prince Harry’s Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, Meghan decided to leave the stresses of life in the United Kingdom behind as she partook in a very American pastime – basketball.

She cheered on the Los Angeles Lakers wearing a matching blazer and shorts set from the fashion label, Staud.

We love that, in her eye-catching salmon co-ord set, she didn’t hesitate in cheering and hollering her support for the team.

The pooch, who was with a participant at the Invictus Games, clearly has good taste – he seems to be sniffing away at Meghan, who is known to favour the luxury perfume Oribe Côte d’Azur Eau de Parfum.

A dog with a nose for the expensive stuff.

Enjoying sports her own way
Meghan Markle drinking beer in the crowd next to Prince HarryAt the 2023 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle was on hand once again to support the charity so near to her husband, Prince Harry.

Harry, himself a military veteran, set up the foundation to support those who have been injured while serving. With an annual competitive games tournament – which aims to rethink the limitations of those with disabilities or injuries after serving – it’s an event Harry never misses.

We love that Meghan always supports, and we love that she didn’t hesitate getting into the swing of things by enjoying a beverage while taking in one of the games.

Making a point with mum, Doria
Meghan Markle talking with Doria Ragland

While we don’t know the context of the conversation, the defiant, cheeky look and Meghan’s playful finger-wag suggests she’s pushing her luck teasing her mum, Doria Ragland.

Meghan and Doria joined forces for the launch of a cookbook inspired by a group of women affected by the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.
In a rather goofy and completely relatable shot, Meghan Markle looked terrified while playing a game of netball.

Meghan attended the sport when she toured Loughborough University in 2018.

Anyone who was ever forced to play the game in PE will relate to her pain – and we have to give Meghan extra credit because, as a born and bred American, netball might not have been on her curriculum growing up.

Meghan Markle looked delighted when she was gifted a rare, one-of-a-kind present for Prince Archie.

Harry and Meghan attended a game for the New York Yankees, where they were presented with a sweet gift by the team’s manager.

The normally cool and collected Duchess looked star-struck in this hilariously sweet shot. The gift in question? A custom jersey with Archie’s name on the back and the number 19 – the year he was born.

The funny photo of Meghan, trying her best to not show too much in her face, has her eyeing a pair of snazzy Speedos presented to Prince Harry by delegates of the Games.
In February 2018, Prince Harry, his then-fiancée Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared on stage at the first annual Royal Foundation Forum in London, marking the fab foursome’s first joint appearance together.

While Meghan might have broken royal protocol during the highly-anticipated appearance – sharing her opinions on hotbed political issues like the #MeToo movement – she also had a goofy and relatable moment of embarrassment, hiding her face in her hands and letting us know that yes, even Duchesses (to be) have embarrassing gaffes.

Whatever this photo was capturing, at least Meghan can rest assured that her trademark sweeping bun – one of her most iconic hairstyles and go-to looks over the years – was still looking flawless.
As much as we’re all fans of the Duchess of Sussex, there’s no denying there’s an element of goofiness in her perplexed smile.

To be fair to Meghan – who was a born and raised Californian girl – rain might be something of a foreign concept. So it’s no wonder she looks out of place holding an oversized brolly over her head as she and Prince Harry toured New Zealand in 2018.

Joking around with the in-laws
King Charles, Queen Camilla and Meghan MarkleFor King Charles’s 70th birthday celebrations in 2018, Meghan was caught sharing a sweet moment with her father-in-law and Queen Camilla.

While she enjoyed some unguarded laughter and jokes, the Express suggested that more was revealed by this candid moment – a growing bond with Camilla and Meghan.

Body language expert Judi James revealed to Express.co.uk that the affection displayed between the royal wives was “genuine” and that the “new parameters of open affection” displayed could bring “change.”

Sadly, that developing bond was cut short when Harry and Meghan left life as working royals and moved to California in 2020.
Ever said something you immediately regretted? Of course. Had that moment caught on camera for the world to see? Not so likely.

Unfortunately for Meghan Markle, the Duchess was caught grimacing as she chatted with a friend at Wimbledon. Whether she’d said something she shouldn’t have or was reacting to something she clearly wasn’t a fan of, it’s a memorable moment of a royal caught unaware.

This one isn’t particularly goofy, but it’s amusing for anyone who has ever had to feign interest in the hobbies of their loved ones.

Dare we say, there’s almost an element of mansplaining going on as Harry seems to be pointing out all the intricacies of an event taking place at the Invictus Games in Sydney in 2018. It was Meghan’s first time joining the games with her husband-to-be, so we’re loving the intense concentration being shown… even if there is a hint that not a lot of it is making sense.

Something has baffled Meghan and the Middleton sisters
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Pippa Middleton at WimbledonIt was a sisterly day out in 2019 when sisters, Kate and Pippa Middleton, were joined by Kate’s sister-in-law courtside at Wimbledon.

The royals are all known for their sporting prowess – with Kate being an avid tennis fan – and Meghan counts Wimbledon champion Serena Williams as one of her closest friends.

So while they all no doubt had something to take from the day, all three shared a hilarious look of confusion at something in this memorable snap.