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The grand and eerie Queen’s Oak that sits dormant on the grounds of Helmingham Park in Suffolk was where a younger Queen Elizabeth II would sit in its rotting hollow.
The dormant tree became such a huge part of the younger monarch’s hunting habit that it left those close to her wondering whether the Queen’s Oak was the cause of her long life and durability.
Though Lord Tollemache, owner of Helmingham Hall, has today told The Times the Queen’s 92 years are in fact down to the tipple she had in inside the tree.
He said: “The Queen used to go shooting there every winter and that particular tree, a dead oak tree – when they start getting old they to from the centre so it is hollow – and she used to shelter in the hollow and have a little whisky during the day.”
The revelation comes after the announcement that a photo of the Queen’s Oak will feature in an exhibition by royal photographer Adrian Houston.
The exhibition is called A Portrait of a Tree and will be held at the Unit gallery in Hanover Square, London, until September 28.
The Queen’s favourite tree is one of 40 that will feature in the show.
Speaking of his subject for the exhibition, Mr Houston said: “The things they have seen in their lives must be incredible.
“We all take trees for granted but there is so much tree disease around and there is not enough money to research properly and do something about it.”
The Queen’s long life is said to be down to a variety of different things.
In the past, Buckingham Palace sources have cited her regular dog walks and medical screenings as the reason why she continues to be so durable given her age.
Royal fans often say they think it could also be down to her diet, though it is not known exactly what her favourite foods are.
Others say her longevity may well be down to her lifestyle as even after ruling for more than 60 years she continues to attend many public meetings and engagements, keeping her as bust as ever.
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