The late Queen Elizabeth's sense of humour became world-famous throughout her reign but she apparently also loved a good "gossip". So much so, that she actively encouraged this at royal lunches in a rather surprising way, according to former royal butler Julius Smith.
Smith has suggested that the Queen would ensure guests' wine glasses were regularly topped up - even if they tried to get out of it. Getting candid with the Daily Mail, he explained that despite long-standing claims about Elizabeth regularly enjoying gin and Dubonnet, she "certainly wouldn't be drinking" as part of her "routine".
