Sir Elton John has claimed he once saw the Queen slap her nephew during a party, leaving the music icon stunned.
The 72-year-old said Princess Margaret's son Viscount Linley got into an argument with the Queen, prompting her to take action.
According to John's autobiography, the Queen turned to Linley and said: "Don't argue with me, I am the Queen!"
"I know the Queen's public image isn't exactly one of wild frivolity, but… in private, she could be hilarious.
"I saw her approach Viscount Linley and ask him to look in on his sister, who'd been taken ill and had retired to her room.