If you had asked me five minutes ago if I had anything in common with HM Queen Elizabeth II , I would have said “Um, no” — obviously. Who would? I am a working woman whose house costs as much as a napkin at the Queen’s jubilee. However, I just became aware that the Queen enjoys the same fabulous cocktail that I do.
Do you know who else was surprised at this news? Actor and Hollywood legend, Tom Hanks.
Recently, Tom Hanks divulged a bit of fun information he learned about HM Queen Elizabeth back in 2011.
Appearing on The One Show this week, the Castaway star was quizzed about meeting the Matriarch at a dinner hosted by former US President and his wife, Michelle Obama.
While chatting about the exciting preparations for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, host Emma Willis said: “Big week for us in the UK as you’ll probably know it’s the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.”
“Tom, I believe you have actually had dinner with the Queen?”
Recalling the event, Tom replied: “I was dressed up very nicely. The chit-chat with the Queen is something you’ve got to get ready for.”
“I knew I was going to be sat next to her and so I wanted to be able to talk about things that were of importance but not presumptuous.”
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“Then out of the corner of my eye, I just saw this white-gloved hand put between me and Her Majesty this glass of water,” he recalled. “But it wasn’t in a water glass.”
After seeing the clear liquid, the actor “dared” to ask what Lilibet was drinking.
“What is Your Majesty’s cocktail of choice? he asked, to which the matriarch replied: “Ooh, martini!”
“She had the one, that’s what she nursed throughout the course of the night,” Tom recalled. “I think, well, she’s had a wonderful reign so maybe if I were to polish up my game a bit I’ll start to drink martinis. “
I swear, every time I learn something new about the Queen I love her even more.
And if it’s true that she enjoys four cocktails a day, it’s safe to say Her Majesty is living her best life — and I’m all for it!
h/t: Hello Magazine
