Did he get it from his mother? As Charles is revealed to have been angered by pictures of the late Queen (with her hands in her pockets), we recall 15 times that QEII herself was not at all amused...

The phrase 'We are not amused' is famously associated with Queen Victoria. 

Legend has it she uttered the words after a performance of HMS Pinafore, though other stories claim it was in response to a dull joke.

And now it has emerged that Prince Charles was not amused when his late mother, the Queen, modelled for her dresser, Angela Kelly - and was photographed with her hands in her pockets!

Worse still, the photographs then appeared in Ms Kelly's 2019 book, The Queen, The Dresser and The Wardrobe.

Royal Author Ingrid Seward reveals that the incident 'was enough to incur Charles's wrath.'

'He thoroughly disliked what he considered was taking advantage of her good nature,' she writes in her latest book, My Mother and I.

His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was well capable of expressing her own lack of amusement - as these 15 moments show...

The 'tour from hell'

The Queen's private secretary, Sir Philip Moore, leans in to reassure Her Majesty as the wait for King Hassam to appear

The Queen's state visit to Morocco in 1980 - dubbed the 'tour from hell' - was plagued with difficulties. 

For instance, one afternoon, King Hassan II disappeared and left Queen Elizabeth waiting in a sweltering desert tent for most of the afternoon.

Disappointed by the races

The Queen was disappointed with the result at the Epsom Derby in 1993

The Queen, known for her passion for horses, displayed evident disappointment at the 1993 Epsom Derby result.

Her expression contrasted that of her son, Prince Charles, and racing manager, Earl of Carnarvon, who both appeared delighted with the outcome.

An awkward encounter 

Queen Elizabeth shared an awkward encounter at a polo match with Princess Diana in 1985

An awkward encounter unfolded between Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana in 1985.

The pair attended a polo match in Windsor, which coincided with the onset of marital difficulties between Diana and Charles.

The look of disapproval 

It is said that Queen Elizabeth considered Meghan Markle's wedding gown 'too white' for a divorced woman

According to royal author Ingrid Seward, Queen Elizabeth expressed reservations about Meghan Markle's Givenchy wedding gown, considering it 'too white' for a divorced woman.

Perhaps this explains her less than impressed demeanor inside St George's Chapel.

Mischief by name, mischief by nature

Mischief the dog leaps up to greet Queen Elizabeth during the reopening of the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in 2001. The Queen is not best pleased

True to his name, Mischief the dog enthusiastically leaped up at the monarch during a visit to the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in 2001. 

A curtsey might have been more fitting, perhaps? 

A passionate demeanor

A passionate Queen Elizabeth loses at the Epsom Derby in 2019

The Queen was frequently photographed displaying a passionate demeanor at the races. 

It seems her horse didn't fare well in this instance.

Wading through mud 

The Queen wading through mud to present prizes at the Windsor Horse Show

Our former monarch demonstrated resilience as she waded through the mud at Windsor House Show. 

She appeared displeased by the sight of mud splattered on her cream trench coat. 

Three's a crowd 

Three's a crowd: Sarah, Duchess of York shares a joke with Princess Diana as Queen Elizabeth looks on

When Princess Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York, shared a joke during Derby Day at Epson race course, the Queen was not amused.

The outing in 1987 took place after Charles began his affair with Camilla.

'Stand up, William!' 

A royal telling off: Queen Elizabeth gestured Prince William to stand up on the Buckingham Palace balcony

You are never too old to receive a telling off from your grandparent.

The monarch was seen tapping Prince William on the arm and gesturing him to stand up as he crouched down to tend to a boisterous Prince George on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Close examination of the moment appeared to show the monarch saying: 'Stand up, William.'

Another loss at the races 

Something in the air? The Queen seems to think so at The Royal Windsor Horse Show 

The royal's disappointment was evident at The Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Decked out in a tweed skirt suit and pearl jewellery, Elizabeth looked less than amused while observing a race. 

An unexpected reveal 

Queen Elizabeth appears to quickly cover her legs with a blanket when her car door is opened

During a trip to Bristol in 2012, the monarch wasn't prepared for her car door to open.

She hastily grabbed a blanket to cover her lap.

Uncertain glances

Queen Elizabeth's sister, Princess Margret, was known for her haughty behaviour

Elizabeth shared a close bond with little sister, Princess Margaret.

But Margaret's outspoken nature sometimes drew disapproving glances from the Queen.  

Better luck next time! 

Queen Elizabeth wags her finger at Newbury Race Course in 2011

Queen Elizabeth made another passionate appearance at Newbury Race Course in 2011. 

She was spotted sporting a stern expression and wagging her finger when her horse failed to win.

A half-hearted rendition 

Queen Elizabeth II, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and his wife Cherie Blair join hands for Auld Lang Syne in 1999

Excitement filled the Millennium Dome during its New Year celebrations in 1999.

For a rendition of Auld Lang Syne, the Queen joined hands with her husband, Prince Philip, the prime minister, Tony Blair, but refrained from singing along.

Maintaining perfection 

Elizabeth sported the same hairstyle throughout her reign, so the monarch was less than impressed when it fell out of place

The monarch's trademark hairstyle was established soon after her coronation in 1953. 

She maintained a polished appearance throughout her reign. Just occasionally she had to put a stray strand back into position when needed.

Breach of royal protocol 

Donald Trump broke royal protocol by walking in front of the monarch in 2018. The frustration is evident

Donald Trump's meeting with Queen Elizabeth in 2018 caused quite a stir. 

The president broke royal protocol by walking in front of the monarch, while the pair inspected the Guard of Honour.