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This is an archive article published on March 14, 2011

It8217;s the Queen8217;s cup of tea!

The British Queen makes her own Earl Grey with Malvern water at 5 PM daily.

The British Queen seems to be very particular about her cup of tea 8212; she makes her own cuppa at exactly the same time every day.

The 84-year-old Monarch makes her own Earl Grey with Malvern water at 5 PM daily; in fact,her staff at Buckingham Palace have been instructed to leave the afternoon tea pouring strictly to her,8217;The Sun8217; reported.

But at any other time,the Queen is happy for her servants to do it,said etiquette expert Jean Broke-Smith,who has strong personal links to the monarchy.

She said: 8220;She is a very traditional lady and when she has visitors,no matter where she is in the world,she pours tea for herself and all of her guests at 5 PM. Queen Elizabeth is a very proud hostess.8221;

Meanwhile,it was revealed that the Queen Mother was a fan of Jamaican ska music. Her record collection included Caribbean steel bands,a Canadian yodeller and You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon. She died in 2002 aged 101.

 

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