Updated March 10, 2017 12:53:06

A restless toddler has upstaged Queen Elizabeth II at the ceremonial unveiling of the British national Iraq and Afghanistan memorial in central London.

The two-year-old was given the honour of presenting the British monarch with flowers, but instead the boy managed to squirm away from his mother's arms, causing a scene in typical toddler-style.

Photo: Michelle Lun holds on to her son Alfie, 2, during the incident. (Reuters: Toby Melville)

The young boy, named Alfie, kicked and wriggled, and at one point he even ended up sitting on the ground — much to the displeasure of his mother.

His parents are both serving military officers, but it seems Alfie has a bit more to do before reaching that level of discipline.

The Queen appeared unfazed by the incident and continued with her official duties.

Photo: Young Alfie was reportedly more composed moments later when he greeted British Prime Minister, Theresa May. (AP: Toby Melville)

Topics: comedy-humour, human-interest, offbeat, united-kingdom

First posted March 10, 2017 11:50:58