Queen rejects awards previously received by Nobel Prize winners and their late husband

Queen Elizabeth II has headed the United Kingdom for many years.

At 95, she is still in good shape - at any rate, she thinks she is too young to receive an age award.

London - There was a lot going on for Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.

Unfortunately not just beautiful.

In March, Harry and Meghan's infamous investigative interview with Oprah Winfrey flickered across the screens.

A few weeks later, her husband Prince Philip died after more than 70 years at her side.

Now there were new concerns about her health when she canceled a trip.

But even though she only recently used a cane for the first time at a memorial service, the 95-year-old monarch still seems to think she is fit.

She proves this again in a charming way.

Queen Elizabeth II refuses the award

With the words “You are only as old as you feel”, the Queen

politely

declines the “Oldie of the Year” award from the British senior

. Every year the magazine selects senior citizens who have made a special contribution to the common good. The winners include: Former British Prime Minister John Major, Nobel Prize Winner, Actor and Prince Philip. He received the award in 2011. In a letter to the magazine, Tom Laing-Baker, the Queen's secretary, stated: "The Queen believes she does not meet the criteria for acceptance and hopes you will find a more worthy recipient."

HM the Queen has saluted the 2021 Oldies of the Year, declaring that 'Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel.'

@RoyalFamily @ClarenceHouse @TheSavoyLondon #youareasoldasyoufeel sponsored by @BaillieGifford pic.twitter.com/KvHXSo9OXz

- The Oldie (@OldieMagazine) October 19, 2021

"Oldie of the Year" award winner

After the Queen declined so politely, other award winners were still honored.

Among the lucky ones was the cook Delia Smith, as well as the former professional soccer player Sir Geoff Hurst.

The senior magazine leaves one option open.

Author Gyles Brandreth writes on

: "Perhaps we will contact Her Majesty again in the future."

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