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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Rebecca Russell

Unbelievable moment the Queen wasn't recognised by American tourists - and her reply

The late Queen was always a lover of the great outdoors and was certainly someone who valued her space and privacy. In the same breath, the monarch became incredibly well-known for her brilliant sense of humour and her secret joy for when things went unexpectedly wrong.

While you may imagine that there would be little chance of the Queen experiencing any funny public interactions during her holidays, this couldn't have been further from the truth as one unbelievable encounter was revealed by her former Protection Officer.

The Queen relished her time in Balmoral (Getty Images)
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