American preacher Michael Curry stole the show at the Royal Wedding with an impassioned sermon. The Chicagoan bishop gave an emotional address about acceptance and love while quoting Martin Luther King.

But it all proved a bit much for some of the congregation, who are, after all, British and, as a result, can only respond to earnestness with awkwardness and suppressed giggles.

Did nobody warn him he was addressing a nation whose catchphrase is keep calm and carry on?

Olivia Ovenden is an Esquire UK staff writer.