Queen Elizabeth II lived an extraordinary life during her 96 years and many brilliant memories from her reign have been shared by mourners since her death on September 8. Royal fans have recalled their favourite encounters with Britain's longest-serving monarch and there have been some cracking tales.
One story dates back to the 1950s, just after the Queen took to the throne, following the death of her father King George VI. Her Majesty was invited to a private dinner party in Knightsbridge as the guest of honour. Also in attendance was a French singer named Maurice Chevalier, who was entertaining fellow partygoers by crooning in one corner.
