Mark of distinction: The Queen, pictured kissing King Constantine of Greece, remained composed after a guest spilled food down her dress.
Her expression remained one of regal composure. But as the Queen left a birthday party, her elegant dress betrayed signs of something rarely - if ever - seen on the royal person: The tell-tale signs of a culinary mishap.
To make matters worse, she also appeared to have broken the chain strap of her neat silver evening bag.
Quite what happened to stain the royal dress as she helped the former King Constantine of Greece celebrate his 70th birthday at a function in London is unknown.
But it is understood that the marks were the result of a coffee spillage - and not one by the 84-year-old Queen herself.
One observer remarked: 'If it was a waiter, I wouldn't like to be the person who did it. It's a sight you never see. The mark wasn't there when she arrived, it just suddenly appeared and was obvious when she left.'
During her 58 years on the throne, the Queen has always been a picture of unruffled elegance, no matter what the occasion, and it seems the party mishap was no exception.
Another onlooker added: 'She was so composed. I think she's jolly brave to have walked out without getting someone to stand in front of her to cover it up.'
The Queen clearly enjoyed the evening, spending several hours at the party which was held at the London home of King Constantine's son, Crown Prince Pavlos.
Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Princess Michael of Kent also attended the function, which was held at the London home of King Constantine's son, Crown Prince Pavlos.
Guests from abroad included Queen Sofia and Prince Felipe of Spain.
What a bind: The Queen also had to contend with the strap of her handbag breaking during the function.
The Queen, who turned 84 in April, is helped down the steps by King Constantine at the end of the party
Earlier in the day the Queen had been handing out honours at Buckingham Palace.
Recipients included Formula One racing driver Jenson Button, who was awarded an MBE after clinching the drivers' championship last year.
The 30-year-old said: 'To get the MBE caps an amazing season. I think it's everyone's lifetime ambition to achieve in what they're good at and what they love so to come here and collect an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen does mean a lot.'
Actor Patrick Stewart was knighted. He honoured the memory of his former English teacher, Cecil Dormand, who he said encouraged him to perform on the stage.
The Queen had an equally busy schedule today as she made her way to the Devonport naval base in Plymouth.
Wearing a duck egg-coloured suit with matching hat, she met sailors and naval helicopter pilots serving on HMS Ocean.
Launched in 1995, HMS Ocean is a helicopter carrier and the Royal Navy's largest warship.
One observer remarked: 'If it was a waiter, I wouldn't like to be the person who did it. It's a sight you never see. The mark wasn't there when she arrived, it just suddenly appeared and was obvious when she left.'
During her 58 years on the throne, the Queen has always been a picture of unruffled elegance, no matter what the occasion, and it seems the party mishap was no exception.
Another onlooker added: 'She was so composed. I think she's jolly brave to have walked out without getting someone to stand in front of her to cover it up.'
The Queen clearly enjoyed the evening, spending several hours at the party which was held at the London home of King Constantine's son, Crown Prince Pavlos.
Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Princess Michael of Kent also attended the function, which was held at the London home of King Constantine's son, Crown Prince Pavlos.
Guests from abroad included Queen Sofia and Prince Felipe of Spain.
What a bind: The Queen also had to contend with the strap of her handbag breaking during the function.
The Queen, who turned 84 in April, is helped down the steps by King Constantine at the end of the party
Earlier in the day the Queen had been handing out honours at Buckingham Palace.
Recipients included Formula One racing driver Jenson Button, who was awarded an MBE after clinching the drivers' championship last year.
The 30-year-old said: 'To get the MBE caps an amazing season. I think it's everyone's lifetime ambition to achieve in what they're good at and what they love so to come here and collect an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen does mean a lot.'
Actor Patrick Stewart was knighted. He honoured the memory of his former English teacher, Cecil Dormand, who he said encouraged him to perform on the stage.
The Queen had an equally busy schedule today as she made her way to the Devonport naval base in Plymouth.
Wearing a duck egg-coloured suit with matching hat, she met sailors and naval helicopter pilots serving on HMS Ocean.
Launched in 1995, HMS Ocean is a helicopter carrier and the Royal Navy's largest warship.
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