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Zahra Mulroy

'Doting grandma' Queen delights fans in footage of her chasing William at wedding

The public only ever get to see the Queen in formal HRH Mode but, occasionally, we're granted a glimpse of her more relaxed side.

Thirty-three years ago last week, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson got married and a vintage clip of the Queen in full grandmother mode has surfaced.

Royal family fans, and even Princess Eugenie, took to social media to share memories and wish the Duke and Duchess of York a happy anniversary (even though they divorced in 1996).

One such tribute included ADORABLE footage of the Queen, half chasing, half being dragged along by a very young Prince William as the newlyweds were driven away from the ceremony.

"Late post," wrote Lara, "but it's been 33 years since the wedding of Prince Andrew and Fergie in 1986.

"And so here's Queen Elizabeth running after little Prince William to stop him from getting closer to the carriage. Her Majesty as a grandma is cute".

Fans were delighted by the clip, with one woman writing: "Love it when they do normal things!"

William with Laura Fellowes at wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in Westminster Abbey in July 1986 (Mirrorpix)

Another added: "Look at Princess Margaret in the blue running too. She knows if the queen is running it’s for real."

It was at this wedding that a young and possibly bored Prince William pulled an array of cheeky faces, yawned and blew raspberries - so clearly he was a bit of a handful.

Luckily, the only person who can keep the future King of England in check - the Queen - was there...

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