This weekend, while Daniel was pokering from dusk till dawn, I went to Windsor and met the Queen. I have not been invited to meet the queen at Windsor before and so this weekend was no exception; except that I passed within one foot of her Majesty, and smiled politely as she, stamp-like, smiled back.

It was one of those events that you can't prepare for as Mum, Dad, Anna and I went for a stroll around Windsor; to build our appetites for Sunday lunch.

As we walked up the 3-mile-long tree-lined driveway that leads to her castle, a spangly Range Rover weaved its way through the crowds of sightseers towards us. My Dad said - "Look's like someone important".

As we stood to one side of the drive to let it pass I instantly recognised the person in the passenger seat - not everyday you get to see the face that accompanies most of your purchases.

I smiled. Her Majesty smiled back. I don't think she recognised me from Yappari - she probably just smiles at everyone, but it was a special moment.

So special, I almost forgot about the rant I'd been having 30 seconds earlier to my Dad, about how ridiculous it was charging £14.80 to go and have a look around the Castle. A Castle that is financed by the taxes I pay!

And so - have I come away a different person as a result of my encounter with the Queen? Yes - I have decided to take the lead from Her Majesty and follow-suit (Dan can explain what that means) with the entry policy to my house and garden at the following rates:

Friends & Family:    Free entry
Royalty:                 £14.80 (plus VAT)
Celebrities:            By prior appointment only.

Open to the general public, Sundays and back-holidays only. Entry fee… (if you have to ask, you can't afford it…) Please note - availability of parking is limited - and the neighbours will get upset if you park in front of their houses - even if you are Royalty!