The Queen was a huge fan of Downton Abbey (Image: Getty)
The late was a huge fan of a popular TV show, much to the surprise of many people. Reportedly, the Monarch loved to tune in to period drama – but couldn’t help pointing out some noticeable mistakes.
According to the Daily Telegraph, she spotted various errors in a number of episodes. Allegedly, the royal family member would watch the show when it aired from 2011 to 2018 and “point out things they have got wrong, partly because she is familiar with , where it is filmed”.
For example, she noted a soldier was wearing medals awarded in . Despite the series having a historical consultant to ensure that on-screen protocol matches that of actual 1920s aristocracy the eagle-eyed monarch was said to have enjoyed combing through the episodes for bloopers.
At Home with the Queen author Brian Hoey explained to Vanity Fair: “They do tend to get it right. However, the Queen did notice on one episode that there was a young so-called British officer wearing medals which had not been awarded when he was supposed to be alive.
“He was fighting in the First World War and the medals on his chest did not come in until the Second World War.”
Highclere Castle is best known for filming of Downton Abbey (Image: Getty)
The Queen was also once a guest at the elegant Highclere Castle that served as the backdrop of the hit television series Downton Abbey.
First built in 1679, the 300-room castle was renovated extensively in the 1840s. Lady Carnarvon’s family mostly lives in a smaller cottage on the sprawling grounds, which are open for visits, guided tours and even overnight stays.
Castle owner Lady Carnarvon, also known as Fiona, the eighth Countess of Carnarvon, explained: “My father-in-law was one of her greatest friends from the age of 16, and my husband is her godson.
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The Queen reportedly picked out the show’s mistakes (Image: Getty)
“It was a retreat and a haven where nobody ever talked. It was a place where she could enjoy the countryside.”
Speaking of the show, the Countess added: “Historically, it’s not particularly accurate. But it wasn’t trying to be a historical documentary.
“Downton Abbey was supposed to be a costume drama and fun and interesting.”