Courtesy of People mag.

2-year old Alfie Lunn was supposed to behave in front of guests, especially if that guest was the Queen of England. But hey, toddlers are going to do what toddlers do. And every mother in the world knows exactly what we’re talking about. Am I right?

The Queen and her main squeeze, Prince Philip, watched in amazement of course, but Alfie’s mom, who was dressed in military uniform used her training to control the bouncing child. Meanwhile, Elizabeth waited calmly and poised like a true royal.

According to Alfie’s mother, Cpl. Michele Lunn, the Queen was “very understanding” thanks to having children of her own. “She thanked us,” Michele told reporters. “She asked [Alfie’s father] when he last got back from tour, and thanked Alfie for the flowers… We were trying to prevent Alfie from pulling everything off us.”

The Luna family was there to attend the Horse Guards Parade and Service of Dedication because of their service in the armed forces. Both Michele and her husband. Sgt. Mark Lunn, served in Afghanistan.

The royals were there to commemorate a new monument being built to honor the lives we lost in Afghanistan.