Gin O'Clock

The Queen's diary for 2011 covering all the big events of the year - two Royal weddings, the phone hacking scandal, and the Duke of Edinburgh's tarts and vicars-themed 90th birthday party.

For the first time, Her Majesty's diaries are opened...

'Final point on the agenda with the Irish President: Bono. After much discussion we agreed a historic treaty that renders him illegal throughout the Commonwealth.'

Queen of sixteen sovereign nations, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. She's one of the world's most well-known and powerful leaders and has reigned for almost 60 years. She's been privy to every major event and decision. But what does she really think?

'One does enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest. Lovely to be reminded how much more civilised the British are than our European neighbours. Royal Eurovision Fancy Dress Party to celebrate. Unfortunately Camilla misread the invitation as 'Euro-tunnel Fancy Dress Party' and came as a train.'

Finally, Her Majesty's subjects can catch a glimpse of life at the top of the world and inside history's most famous family.

'Had drinks on the lawn after America's Annual Review of Independence. Michelle Obama asked Catherine if she was looking forward to judging American X Factor, which was a bit awkward but we went with it.'

Taking in the momentous events of 2011, including two Royal Weddings, the phone hacking scandal and the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday Tarts and Vicars Party, these diaries reveal the seldom-seen workings of state and reveal how an 85 year old woman is quietly ruling the world and still has time for a gin.

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