Talk about a violation of royal protocol.

Janet Jackson showcased some of her most memorable outfits on September 12 for Vogue's “Life in Looks” YouTube series.

“Funny story about this outfit,” the pop star said of the famous black “Rhythm Nation” ensemble she wore to the 1989 Royal Variety Performance and the 1990 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

Jackson explained that she was singing “for the Queen of England” when she experienced an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.

“Sure enough, as soon as I squatted down, my pants ripped in the crack of my boots. I couldn't believe it!”

“I was so excited,” said the “Escapade” singer.

Jackson knew she wasn't having a nightmare when the wind hit her buttocks. “I knew it really happened because I started feeling the air there,” she added with a laugh.

Luckily, the performer came up with a solution that didn't involve showing her butt to Queen Elizabeth. 'According to the choreography, I was supposed to turn my back. I just turned forward.”

In addition to revealing the pants mishap, Jackson explained the inspiration behind the iconic all-black ensemble.

The hitmaker said he drew inspiration from the ensemble from Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel Farenheit 451, which was made into a 1966 film, and chose a black cap and metal-trimmed shirt similar to those worn in the film.

Jackson said she enlisted the help of her family to create the “plated mock-neck shirt” and hired Bill Whitten, who had created numerous costumes for her brother, Michael Jackson, over the years.

“He did a great job,” Jackson said.