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Louise Walsh & Sian Traynor

The Queen's former postman shares unusual prank the monarch once played on him

The former postmaster for the Queen has revealed how the monarch was "great craic", and even shared an unusual prank she played on him involving a spoon.

Spending nearly two decades working for the family at Buckingham Palace, Mick Delaney opened up about his time with the royals, who were "normal in so many ways."

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Mick, who is originally from Brixton, shared his experience with her, describing how she would put people at ease when they met her.

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