Over the years, the Queen delighted and shocked many of those around her. Queen Elizabeth II's no-nonsense attitude coupled with her penchant for fun, meant you often did not know what was to come next. But even if you tried to guess, she would likely defy your expectations.
From teaming up with Paddington for their sweet Jubilee sketch, to using a ceremonial sword during a now-iconic cake cutting, she always carried out her duty with style and flair. And she was never afraid to take a hands-on approach, all the while injecting her own oomph into the task at hand. However, this did not mean those around her were not surprised by her attitude from time to time.
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After all, everyone has their own preconception of what a member of the Royal Family's life must be like. Well, one Royal courtier likely got a shock when they spotted the Queen sporting yellow washing-up gloves - a moment that features in a tale reported by the Telegraph.
Writing for the publication, British author Harry Mount recalled the story and the Royal courtier who shared it with him.
Mount reports that the moment was shared with him by a "long-dead Royal courtier", following a visit to Wood Farm once upon a time.
"I was once at a shooting lunch," the courtier told him. "At the end of lunch, I heard someone say: ‘I’ll do the washing-up.’ I turned around and there was the Queen in her yellow washing-up gloves."
So while some may have imagined the Queen never touched a dirty dish in her life, it appears she was more than happy to lend a hand - and she apparently had her own marigold accessories at the ready.
Of course, there were still staff on hand at Wood Farm, but Mount does report life was "relatively modest" there, by Royal standards.
And Her Majesty was said to "know the kitchen well", as this story goes to prove.
