Iain must be bursting with pride, after all, how many bloggers can boast that the 
Queen is one of their readers? It’s a fantastic tale, one he will dine on for life.
This is what happened while Iain was at Windsor Castle earlier today:
“I’ve just been wandering round the Castle grounds and who should I bump into but a certain regal presence. “And what do you do?” she ventured. “I write one of Britain’s most widely read blogs, Ma’am,” I replied. “You’re not Iain Dale are you?” she asked. “Indeed, Ma’am,” I greased. “Very good story about Mr Brown today. Goodnight.” And with that she and the corgis disappeared.”
How staggering is that? I wonder if her royal visits show on his stats counter – you could certainly call them “unique”. And goodness, that was the post about Gordon Brown being “psychologically flawed” too, what must she think of him?
Our Queen must be the most well read and informed monarchs we have ever had. I wonder if other royals read blogs too? Does she discuss their contents over dinner with her consort? Even more importantly, does she follow the links from his site, has she read my blog too?
Iain, I hope this isn’t a wind up, I know I am gullible at times. A pity you couldn’t have taken a pic of her. At least she didn’t put you down by saying: “I am not amused!” How long before we see the royal coat of arms on Iain’s site?
You mean to tell me he Queen doesn`t read you blog Ellee ? Tsk tsk. She is always on mine contributing under the name Peter Hitchens .
She`s got a bit of a gob on`er for an old bird hasn`t she .
(And some nasty attitudes)
Newmania, That is treason. Off with your head!
er, gullible isn’t the word Ellee… it’s whatever is more extreme than gullible…
Iain, I was so pleased for you too! I think lots of us believed you.
I presume her Blog is caled “We are not amused”
or “Phillip, shut up”
or maybe “Why wont Al-Fayed go away”
I have heard that the Queen has been quoted as saying that she has NEVER used a computer – so presumably she has never read anyone’s blogs?
Hope you’re well Ellee,
Tom
I bet she’s had a go at online betting!!
Tom, nice to hear from you. I have no idea, except what Iain says! If she did, I’m sure she would be having a flutter as Heather suggests.
Of course one blogs. Had you read my post on Iain Dale’s Diary you would have read that I stated we had not met in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Your Highness, So delighted for gracing my site, I am, after all, a mere commoner, and apologies for overlooking your comment. This certainly marks a new era for the royal family and its future communications at grassroots level.
There is one factor which gives the lie to the story…
The one thing you can say is that the queen never outs a foot wrong. She knows the unwritten constitution.
There is no way she would be caught telling a member of the public anything which could be construed as her private opinion of a member of her own government.
Charles on the other hand…
Joe, Her Majesty could enjoy reading blogs, but I agree it is unlikely that she would participate by taking it any further than that.
My point, Ellee. I just don’t see here saying “Oh Hi, Mr Dale, I so agreed with your blog. I agree exactlt with your assessment of the man who will undoubtably be turning up to kiss my hand when Tony’s gone off to Tuscany for good.”
It would be a constitutional scandal, if it were true. That’s not to say that Iain Dale’s assessment of Gordon is not spot on, but otherwise we must put some of the more- ahem- creative elements of the tale down to artistic license.
I thought Iain was not being his modest self, with that response to HM about being the “author of one of the most widely read blogs in Britain”!! I can’t imagine HM reading blogs but I’ll bet she is briefed about them. She’s got enough to do sorting out her awful family!
The Queen probably has someone quietly tell her who people are before they meet them. Still, perhaps I can direct Her Majesty to ‘Captain Picard’s Journal’ if she is reading this one?
I recall the Monty Python episode in which they expected the Queen to be tuning in at any minute… and, at every false alarm, everyone stood and “God Save the Queen” was played.
Oddly enough that song sounds just like “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”….
Maybe you don’t have Monty Python re-run over and over again over there these past 30-something years as we have had here….
You know, Lady Ellee, given the content of your blog and the standing you are in, I wouldn’t be surprised if she did read your blog.