Clips of the Queen making funny jokes and witty remarks are going viral, leaving viewers surprised by her sense of humor

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Clips of the Queen making funny jokes and witty remarks are going viral, leaving viewers surprised by her sense of humor
  • Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 and her funeral took place on September 19.
  • TikTokers have been sharing funny clips of the Queen in tribute, with many going viral.
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Since the Queen's death, many have used social media to share tributes to the monarch.

Since the Queen's death, many have used social media to share tributes to the monarch.
The Vigil of the Princes at Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother's funeral.John Stillwell - PA Images/Getty Images

Since the Queen's death was announced by the Royal Family Twitter account on September 8, tributes to the long-reigning monarch have been pouring in.

From brands, world leaders, and celebrities, to influencers like KSI, Zoe Sugg, and Joe Wicks, social media has been awash with clips, photos, and statements honoring her life and mourning her death.

While many have criticized the monarchy for its colonial past, others are sharing their favorite images and videos of the Queen, telling the world what they admired about her most, whether that is her sense of humor, fashion, or how she carried out her royal duties.

According to Insider reporter Talia Lakritz, the Queen was known to have "a quick wit and a strong sense of humor." As a result, despite her dutiful nature and regal stance at royal events, she has had several funny moments throughout her reign.

TikTokers have created videos compiling these moments as a tribute to the Queen, and the hashtag #queenelizabeth has over 14.4 billion views on TikTok.

Some viewers said a TikTok compilation was the first time they'd ever heard the queen speak.

@british.royalty she's so amusing #queenelizabeth #queenelizabethii #funnymoments #royalfamily #funny #foryoupage #fyp #viralvideo #britishroyaltyedits #xyzbca #shadowbanned ♬ original sound - The Royal Family
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Fans are pleased to see footage of the Queen acting more human than they'd imagined.

@brittoker The Crown Jewels, where only one official can touch it with white gloves and the Queen grabs it and pokes it around (Well it is hers after all) {Video owned by Atlantic Productions, tiktok deleted at 12M views } #QueenElizabeth #Crown #Monarch #RoyalFamily #Fyp #Royalty ♬ original sound - Brittoker

The Queen's apparent sense of humor is among the perceived traits that have endeared her to some viewers.

@brittoker The Crown Jewels, where only one official can touch it with white gloves and the Queen grabs it and pokes it around (Well it is hers after all) {Video owned by Atlantic Productions, tiktok deleted at 12M views } #QueenElizabeth #Crown #Monarch #RoyalFamily #Fyp #Royalty ♬ original sound - Brittoker
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Multiple compilations of the Queen's funniest moments have been viewed millions of times.

@nickstapleton86 The saddest day in the UK #RIP #queenelizabeth #queen #hermajesty #funnymoments #funny #comedia #xyzbca #fyp #foryou #viral #goviral #sad ♬ original sound - Nick Stapleton

While some TikTokers are seeing these clips for the first time after the Queen's death, others have long appreciated her sense of humor.

While some TikTokers are seeing these clips for the first time after the Queen's death, others have long appreciated her sense of humor.
A still from the Queen's short movie with Paddington.The Royal Family/YouTube

Many of the viral videos showing the more lighthearted moments from the Queen have been met with surprise from TikTok viewers, but others have long praised her sense of humor.

Both Sir Elton John and the former Archbishop of Canterbury previously referred to the Queen as "hilarious" and "extremely funny."

Toyal biographer Robert Lacey told The Guardian that the Queen's "sense of humor" was an "important ingredient of her identity" and she enjoyed showing it off once in a while.

For more stories like this, check out coverage from Insider's Digital Culture team here.

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