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“Royal Wedding Girl” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The 'Royal Wedding Girl' refers to the pouty face of three-year-old Grace Van Cutsem during the 2011 royal wedding kiss.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Royal Wedding Girl” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21186 of the collection, and the 125th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Royal Wedding Girl” meme mean?

This meme expresses discontent, boredom, or rejection towards situations deemed excessive or annoying. It is often used to illustrate personal irritation or disdain for loud or absurd events. Users frequently photoshop her face into various scenes to convey a silent but strong sense of disapproval or weariness.

Where does the “Royal Wedding Girl” meme come from?

On April 29, 2011, during the wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton, three-year-old Grace Van Cutsem stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Photographed by Matt Dunham for the Associated Press, she appeared with hands over her ears and a frowning face while the couple kissed. Reasons for her reaction vary between feeling unwell or being overwhelmed by crowd noise. The image spread rapidly online, trending on Twitter under #RoyalWedding Girl. Know Your Meme catalogued it in May 2011. The exact origin platform and first edit date remain unknown.

  1. 2011The image of Grace Van Cutsem goes viral on social media following the royal ceremony.

How to use the “Royal Wedding Girl” meme

  • Use this meme to react to a tedious political speech that drags on too long.
  • Share the photoshopped version to express annoyance at an intrusive advertisement.
  • Post the original screenshot to show your boredom during a lengthy and uninteresting meeting.

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The “Royal Wedding Girl” card in MyMemeCards

Royal Wedding Girl card
NumberNo. 21186
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame72/100 · #125 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Royal Wedding Girl” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Royal Wedding Girl comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Royal Wedding Girl?

She is Grace Van Cutsem, a three-year-old flower girl who attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

Why did the little girl make that face?

Sources suggest she might have felt unwell or was overwhelmed by the loud noise of the crowd on the balcony.

How to use the Royal Wedding Girl meme?

It is commonly used via Photoshop to express discontent, boredom, or annoyance towards ridiculous or noisy situations.

How do I get the Royal Wedding Girl meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Royal Wedding Girl” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Royal Wedding Girl card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: What The Kids In These Famous Memes Look Like Today · Royal Wedding Girl · The most awkward Royal Family moments in pictures · checked on October 12, 2026.

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