The Queen is head of state, leader of the Commonwealth and head of the armed forces, but apparently the title she really wanted at one time was president of the George Formby Society.
That’s right, apparently Queen Elizabeth was such a massive fan of the late musician that she once pondered heading up his fan club, according to the BBC.
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When it was pointed out that the role may not be appropriate, she is reported to have protested: ‘I know all his songs and I can sing them.’
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Her Majesty’s fondness for the so-called ‘Ukelele King’ is revealed in a new Radio 2 documentary, due for broadcast next weekend.
It will also show interviews with the Queen’s friends and family about her musical tastes, which includes hymns, military music and show tunes.
Speaking to the Radio Times, the show’s presenter Eve Pollard said: ‘It seems she received a letter from the George Formby Society asking her to be its president.
‘Her correspondence secretary noted: “I don’t honestly think, if you don’t mind me saying so, this is appropriate; you’re the head of the armed forces, the head of the Church of England, I don’t think you can be president of the George Formby Appreciation Society.”
‘To which the Queen replied, “Well, I do see that, but you see I love George Formby.”’
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Well, you learn something new every day!
Listen to Our Queen: 90 Musical Years on Sunday at 7pm on Radio 2.
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