| The story of the Queen, the VIP and the horse |
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| Written by Joanne Leyland | |
| Sunday, 30 October 2005 | |
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It's well known that the Queen prefers the company of horses to the company of people. But even they are not always to be relied upon, as a very embarrased Queen discovered during a State Visit on which everyone - man and beast alike - should have been on their very best behaviour. In public the monarch, especially when seen in profile, often has the look of someone who is most definitely related to that doyen of unamusement, Queen Victoria. In private, though, as was proven by the 1992 BBC documentary 'Elizabeth R' - when HM was filmed at her most relaxed, surrounded by family and friends - our monarch can be the funniest of ladies. A favourite, much told royal story relates to a State Visit to England some years ago by a foreign leader. On this occasion the full panoply of monarchy was on show - the Household Cavalry were on parade, the crowds were out in force and the highest of the land were anticipating yet another successful visit, hopefully sealed by the signing of the kind of lucrative business contracts which come from the wining and dining of the world's Heads of State. As usual, the Queen and visiting dignitary were riding along in an open carriage. The carriage came to a stop and it was at this point of silence that an almighty noise penetrated the air. Realising the noise was actually that of the horse which was pulling the carriage breaking wind, the Queen apologised to her visiting guest. The VIP - who's name is sadly not recorded for posterity - turned to the Queen and essentially said, in all seriousness, 'It's ok, your Majesty, if you hadn't said anything I'd have thought it was the horse'. Comment on this article
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