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WHOOPS! Queen's Guard Busted Making Goofy Faces

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Uh-oh. Looks like this guy didn't get the memo.

This video going viral shows what appears to be a member of the normally stoic Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace making some silly faces. Maybe he's breaking rank, or maybe he thinks no one is watching closely on what appears to be a wet and windy day.

The Daily Mail, which says a tourist captured the video, posted the clip online and sent an image out via Twitter:

It's not clear if this clip is the real deal or a viral hoax, but the newspaper said the incident was under investigation. If this turns out to be legit, the man -- who appears to be to be a member of the Grenadier Guards -- could be facing discipline.

But while it's pretty rare for the guards to break their stony expression, it does happen from time to time. Earlier this year, a tourist from New York got one to smile by recounting their (fictional) childhood together.

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Prince Philip, top left, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband was later admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip will come after "abdominal investigations," but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham-Pool) (credit:AP)

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London Thursday June 6, 2013. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband was later admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip will come after "abdominal investigations," but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin, pool) (credit:AP)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (right) and her husband Prince Philip arrive to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband was later admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip will come after "abdominal investigations," but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham-Pool) (credit:AP)

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Prince Philip, center, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband was later admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip will come after "abdominal investigations," but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool) (credit:AP)

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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The Duke of Edinburgh attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London Thursday June 6, 2013. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II's husband was later admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip will come after "abdominal investigations," but did not elaborate. (AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin, pool) (credit:AP)

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Guests stand behind a member of the Yeomen of the Guard (centre front) as they wait to see Queen Elizabeth II arrive for a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II (center) meets guests as she attends a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, meets guests as she attends one of her garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Every summer, the Queen hosts at least three such parties at Buckingham Palace. Garden parties have been held at the palace since the 1860s, when Queen Victoria instituted what were known as 'breakfasts', though they took place in the afternoon. They are attended by people from all walks of life. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool) (credit:AP)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, meets guests as she attends one of her garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Every summer, the Queen hosts at least three such parties at Buckingham Palace. Garden parties have been held at the palace since the 1860s, when Queen Victoria instituted what were known as 'breakfasts', though they took place in the afternoon. They are attended by people from all walks of life. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool) (credit:AP)

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Benedict Cumberbatch speaks with the Earl of Wessex (left) attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Benedict Cumberbatch (centre) speaks with the Earl of Wessex (left) attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II talks to guests attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Guests wait for Queen Elizabeth II at a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Members of the Yeomen of the Guard march through guests gathered on the lawn for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Every summer, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II hosts at least three such parties at Buckingham Palace. Garden parties have been held at the palace since the 1860s, when Queen Victoria instituted what were known as 'breakfasts', though they took place in the afternoon. They are attended by people from all walks of life. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool) (credit:AP)

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Guests attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, June 6, 2013. Every summer, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II hosts at least three such parties at Buckingham Palace. Garden parties have been held at the palace since the 1860s, when Queen Victoria instituted what were known as 'breakfasts', though they took place in the afternoon. They are attended by people from all walks of life. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool) (credit:AP)

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Queen Elizabeth II attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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The London 2012 Olympics Team GB Water Polo team attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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Queen Elizabeth II attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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London 2012 Olympics Team GB Gymnast Daniel Purvis (left) attending a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)

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