Why Queen Elizabeth II Never Crosses Her Legs In Public

Queen Elizabeth II has revealed the real reason why she doesn’t cross her legs in public.

In the documentary “Queen of the World,” the 92-year-old monarch recalled her visit to Tonga years ago. While there, Her Majesty was welcomed with a performance of Polynesian nose flutes and was required to sit with her legs crossed.

“It was wonderful. We had people playing the nose flutes outside the window. Just the most extraordinary thing. Sounds awfully uncomfortable but they play it rather well. The only thing I found difficult was sitting cross-legged. It’s quite painful for people who are not built in the same direction,” she said (via Express).

Her Majesty was welcomed to Tonga in 1953 by Queen Salote. The latter also held a great open-air feast in the Queen’s honor, and guests were required to sit with their legs crossed around long and low tables.

The Queen, who has been the head of state for 66 years, also talked about the people that she has met in Tonga.

“I haven’t met the new king. But, you see, I haven’t been for such a long time. I’ve met an awful lot of people,” she said.

In related news, the Queen was also seen snapping at one of her royal aides at the Buckingham Palace. Just before she met with three of the Queen’s Young Leaders awardees, Her Majesty noticed with how her staff arranged everything inside the room.

“Can you push that open?” she asked the aide while pointing at the door (via Express).

When the aide moved what the Queen was pointing at, Her Majesty said, “No, no, the other way.” The aide did it correctly the second time around, and the monarch explained what just happened in a joking manner.

“That’s right, thank you. Otherwise, they can’t get in,” she said with a smile.

“Queen of the World” is a two-part documentary about Her Majesty, her work with the Commonwealth, and her attempts at passing down the baton to the younger members of the royal family.