15 Pictures Kate Middleton Wants You To Forget About

Let's be honest - Kate Middleton looks flawless in just about every picture we see of her. And yes, she's a Royal who is under constant media scrutiny, so she has a team of individuals who are there to help her look her best all the time, from her stylist to her hairstylist. They help tame her tresses, pick out pieces that are flattering for her tall, slender frame (uh… everything), and basically get her anything she might need. Add that to her natural poise and grace and you've got a woman who is incredibly photogenic.

However, that doesn't mean that Kate is happy with every photo of hers out there. Sometimes, the snap happy media capture split seconds where her composure falters, and she deals with something like a skirt blowing up thanks to a gust of wind, or a stiletto heel getting stuck in the ground. Sometimes, she has a few too many drinks on a night out. Sometimes, her sister gets a little too drunk - and even though Pippa is just her sister, it still reflects badly on the Duchess of Cambridge to have her embarrassing herself in public.

There are hundreds and thousands of gorgeous pictures of Kate Middleton where she's rocking an amazing dress and looking like a million bucks - and then there are these 15 pictures that she would probably you rather just forget about.

14 Marilyn Moment

Kate Middleton absolutely loves flowy, airy dresses that float around her tall frame - and she looks absolutely stunning in them, that's for sure. However, there's a reason that many members of the Royal family opt for more structured pieces such as pencil skirts, in heavier fabrics. That's because there's always one risk when you're wearing something light and flowy - a slight gust and things could get far more risque than the hemline initially suggested they would. The white dress Kate is rocking in this photo is totally conservative - everything is covered up, and it's a respectful below the knee length. However, a slight gust has transformed it into a way sexier garment. Talk about a Marilyn moment! She seems to be desperately trying to hold it down while completing the duties she's there to complete, but we're betting she wishes she was wearing a pencil skirt at that particular moment.

13 Young Admirer

Ah, Kate's penchant for flowy garments strikes again. In this case, Middleton is wearing a gorgeous, structured black coat and a flowy, pleated black skirt. She's paused for a moment to chat with a young girl who is at the event she's attending, bending over slightly to get to her level - but as she's trying to hold the conversation, her skirt is blowing up in the wind. To her credit, Kate Middleton always looks calm and collected in these situations - even though a risque photo of her would likely go for insane amounts of money. While her gaze remains on the young girl, she discretely holds her skirt down with one hand, clutching the flowers in her other hand and probably hoping that the wind dies down ASAP. Seriously - you'd think she would have gotten someone on the Royal staff to sew weights along the hemlines of her flowy garments to ensure she's not left exposed.

12 Affectionate Royals

It's no secret that the Royals aren't exactly ones for PDA. After all, they're supposed to conduct themselves a certain way, and that unspoken code of conduct certainly doesn't involve groping and slobbering all over one another in public. However, that doesn't mean that Wills and Kate keep a few feet of distance between each other whenever they're in public, in the name of Royal decorum. Nope - in this picture, Kate Middleton is caught giving a little pat to her hubby's rear end, showing her support as he struts his stuff out on the field. The best part of this picture, let's be honest, is that the dog is giving Prince William the same kind of proud pat on the bottom - at least, what he can reach of his bottom. That's the problem with paparazzi - they'll manage to snap you from every imaginable angle, even the ones you may not have thought to consider.

11 Private Jet Worries

You would think this photo would be the epitome of a glamorous Royal visit. After all, Prince William is all dressed up in a crisp suit, Kate is looking absolutely incredible in a stunning red coat and hat combo, and she's clutching their adorable Royal baby. However, again - her hemlines are giving her a bit of trouble. As the two exited their jet after their flight, the wind seems to have picked up, and things aren't looking good for Kate. I mean, it looks like a coat so structured and long would be a bit sturdier, but either the material is lighter than you would imagine, or that's a particularly strong wind, because the bottom half of that coat is definitely lifting - and it seems it's taking whatever garment Kate has underneath it with it. Seriously - a few weights along the hemline. It's really not too difficult, and it would likely save her a lot of wardrobe malfunction worries.

10 Kate, the Bunny

Nowadays, you're likely to find Prince William and Kate Middleton at the launch of a new foundation, or some type of philanthropic event. However, back in the day, they were far more willing to hit the town for other types of events - including the launch of a party for a unique documentary. This shot was snapped at the launch of a documentary called Rabbit Fever, which is a flick about people who are addicted to a particular toy that is certainly not for kids - you may have seen the Sex and the City episode where Charlotte got addicted to her rabbit. Hardly PG rated, and hardly the type of launch event you'd expect to see Kate Middleton at today. However, back in 2007, she was a whole different lady - who was going through a public split with her then boyfriend, now husband, Prince William. The shindig was probably a lot more scintillating than many of the functions she attends today, that's for sure!

9 Party Girl Pippa

While Kate Middleton is the one who is married to a literal prince, from the moment she stepped out holding her sister's wedding dress train at the Royal wedding, Pippa Middleton has captured the public's attention. First of all, she's every bit as gorgeous as Kate Middleton. And second of all, Pippa has a bit of a party girl reputation that the public absolutely loves. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a good scandal from time to time? She's on her way to walking down the aisle now, but back when this photo was taken, Pippa was just a privileged Brit on holiday, drinking way too much and enjoying dancing out on the patio. It's hardly the type of image you'd expect to see from someone associated with the Royal family, so we're betting Kate wishes everyone would just forget that her little sis ever did something as embarrassing as this.

8 Paparazzi problems

Okay, you know we can't do a round-up of pictures Kate Middleton wishes we would all forget and not include this iconic moment! In case you missed the whole scandal, back in 2012, Kate and Prince William were borrowing a French chateau from a Royal nephew for a little vacation, and they went out on a boat in the remote location. They were a world away from their responsibilities and duties, and Kate decided to let her hair down a little, and enjoy some topless sunbathing. After all, no paparazzi would be able to find them on their private holiday, right? Well, not quite - a French photographer spotted the vacationing Royals and snapped a few pictures of Kate in far less than she'd ever be comfortable showing to the public. The photos sparked a big scandal, with the UK media at first flat out refusing the publish the photos and tossing lawsuits at the French media outlet. The scandal eventually blew over, but we're betting Kate wishes the public would forget all about it, forever.

7 Roller Queen

While she sometimes dresses down in jeans and flat shoes, for the most part, Kate Middleton really only steps out in public when she's wearing impeccably tailored dresses and pristine stiletto heels. She dresses to the nines because all eyes are on her, and she has to put forth a certain kind of Royal image. However, that doesn't mean she's never rocked a cringe-worthy outfit - just take this one for example. The future Duchess of Cambridge is enjoying herself at some type of roller skating party, but she hasn't just strapped skates onto an otherwise conservative outfit. No, she went all out in hot pink socks, teeny, bright yellow shorts, and a green sequinned top. That's right - Kate Middleton in hot pants and sequins, something you likely thought you'd never see. Well, it just goes to prove that there's a first time for everything - and that Kate definitely seems to dig roller skating

6 Pre-Wimbledon Partying

Back in 2006, way before Kate and Prince William tied the knot and she became a member of the family, Kate was just a regular girl who had dated (and broken up with) a Prince. She wasn't afraid to hit the town and enjoy herself, and her time with Prince William meant she was still on the invite list of countless exclusive parties and events - including this one. The year was 2006, Wimbledon was about to kick off, and Kate Middleton found herself at a pre-Wimbledon bash where it seems the champagne was flowing. The outfit is far less polished than the ones she wears nowadays, her bangs are a little worse for the wear, and her face definitely proves she's had a few too many cocktails over the course of the evening. However, if we're being honest, though Kate likely wishes these photos would disappear forever, there's something endearing and vulnerable about seeing the Duchess just having a good time.

5 Tennis trouble

At this point, Kate Middleton knows very well that basically any time she steps out in public, there are going to be cameras present. It all started when she was just a young student dating Prince William, and now that she's officially a member of the Royal family, there aren't many moments when she doesn't have a camera fixed on her gorgeous face. However, when the tennis is getting intense and she's focused on the game at hand, even the glamorous Kate Middleton momentarily forgets the cameras and just becomes engrossed with the game. In this picture, rather than her normal smile or neutral look Kate's lips are twisted into a strange expression as she frets over the tennis match she's watching. Who knew she was such a big fan? This is definitely someone who is super invested in how the game turns out, and who is not about to let anything distract her from what she's watching unfold right in front of her eyes.

4 Stiletto Stress

As we mentioned before, Kate Middleton is very frequently wearing heels when she steps out in public. Sometimes she wears more athletic shoes or boots, if the situation calls for it, but heels are the polished and pretty go-to for the Duchess of Cambridge. However, as any woman knows, heels can come with their own set of dangers. Luckily, Kate Middleton didn't actually topple flat on her face due to some high heel related accident. However, she did get her heel stuck in a grate on the ground as she was walking alongside husband Prince William. Luckily, she remains as graceful as ever and simply tries to extract her foot from the grate while William helps keep her balanced. Still - we're betting she would rather the public not remember this particular awkward moment - and she's probably more aware of potentially dangerous grates when she's out fulfilling her Royal duties now.

3 New cultures

This day just wasn't a good one for Kate Middleton. First of all, the wind nearly blew up the skirt of the stunning red outfit she's wearing here and exposed her unmentionables to the entire world. And now, she's meeting several important figures alongside her husband Prince William, including a Maori warrior. The warrior is in traditional attire, which is… quite minimal, to say the least. Prince William is smiling and focused on the people he's meeting, and while Kate is smiling as well, we can't help but feel like her eyes may be focused on something other than the warrior's face. Hey, we can't blame her - that looks like a strong, handsome man! Although, given her previous trouble with the outfit, it could very well be that she's just desperately hoping that the wind remains non-existent until she has the chance to change into something a little bit less accident prone.

2 Intoxi-Kated

Yet another picture proving that even the graceful Kate Middleton sometimes has a few more glasses of wine or champagne than she may have been planning on. At this point, she probably has drinking at functions down to a science - enough to make your fellow guests feel comfortable, but not so much that you get a buzz before it's time to socialize with important dignitaries and celebrities. However, when she was still hitting the clubs and bars in her younger years, Kate definitely found herself overindulging from time to time. This picture just captures that night in further detail - and we're betting Kate wishes the world would just forget about this particular moment. We can't blame her - can you imagine if a picture taken of you when you were drunk was circulating on the internet years later for everyone to see? Yikes. Sometimes, being a public figure isn't as exciting as it looks.

1 Clowning around

Okay, to be honest, we're not quite sure what's going on in this picture. It's of a younger Kate Middleton - perhaps late teens? - rocking pigtails and a huge smile. She's covered in some type of whipped cream, and has big red circles painted on her cheeks. It looks like she's been captured at some sort of school event where everyone is just goofing off and having fun, and honestly, it's pretty endearing to see her this dishevelled and goofy. We love it, but given how she's always trying to put forth a certain image of herself, we're betting she'd rather people forget about her younger years. However, she's a pretty down to earth Royal who doesn't seem to have an issue with poking fun at herself, so who knows - maybe she'd happily rock the red painted cheeks for charity again - we'd pay good money to see that, that's for sure.