The Oldie of the Year award, or TOOTY, was founded 29 years ago. Accoridng to TOOTY's website, "the awards celebrate the achievements of those who have made a special contribution to public life while maintaining – in the phrase of our founding editor, Richard Ingrams – undoubted snap in their celery". This year the judges attempted to honour Elizabeth II herself, in recognition of the sovereign’s leadership during the pandemic and in partly due to the Platinum Jubilee next year.

       The Queen politely rejected, sending a lovely letter to TOOTY from Balmoral Castle.

       The letter was sent by her assistant private secretary, Tom Laing-Baker, who stated: "Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel."

       "As such, The Queen does not believe she meets the relevant criteria to be able to accept and hopes you will find a more worthy recipient."

       The letter has been shared widely on social media, with people commending the Queen's humour.

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       Speaking to GB News, royal expert Angela Levin discussed the TOOTY award.

       She said: "The Duke of Edinburgh was also asked if he would like to be the Oldie of the Year."

       "He sent an email as follows, 'there is nothing like being reminded that the years are passing ever more quickly and that bits are beginning to drop off the ancient frame but it is nice to be remembered at all'.

       "He has the same sense of humour there I think."

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       "It's very touching. It's so positive to see the Queen out and about and looking bubbly and smiling and enjoying herself."

       "That reminds me of the World War 2 attitude that you keep calm and carry on."

       Prince Philip recieved the award in 2011 aged 90.

       He turned down the opportunity to pick up the prize in person, saying: "I regret not being able to receive the award in person, but I will not be conveniently in reach of London at the time."

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       The Queen is the longest serving British monarch in history with a reign of 69 years 8 months.

       At 95 years old, the sovereign is set to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year.

       She will be the first British monarch to do so.