Poking fun at herself, the Queen commented on her height, as recalled by Tom Daley(Image: (Image: GETTY))

Queen's five-word joke to Team GB diver Tom Daley showed her wicked humour in rare Royal moment

The Queen, who had a well-known passion for horses, was also a big fan of the Olympic Games and had a wicked sense of humour - as she showed during a meeting with diver Tom Daley

by · The Mirror

The late Queen is remembered with affection for her brilliant sense of humour, which she displayed during an encounter with Olympic champion diver Tom Daley and his Team GB mates.

Her Majesty couldn't resist cracking a joke about her stature when mingling with the athletes. She quipped about trying her hand at gymnastics, much to their amusement.

Tom Daley spilled the beans on the Swedish talk show Skavlan, recalling: "She commented on her height compared to some of the other athletes in the room and because me and the other athletes were quite small, she said, 'Maybe I should try gymnastics'. She was fully game to get involved in the sport."

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Daley, our four-time Olympian hero who clinched gold in Tokyo, shared this witty exchange with the Queen from 2016, reports the Daily Express.

In 2017, the Queen showed her appreciation for gymnastics again while honouring six-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock. The artistic gymnast recounted that the Queen had told him she "loved watching the gymnastics because the stuff that we do doesn't seem possible."

The Queen poked fun at her small stature( Image: Getty)
The Queen at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics( Image: (Image: GETTY))

Post his investiture ceremony, he remarked: "It was pretty cool to hear the Queen say she likes the sport."

The Queen, known for her love of sports, always had a special place in her heart for the Olympics. She famously took part in the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012, starring in a skit with Daniel Craig as James Bond.

In 2016, she showed her support for Prince Harry's Invictus Games by participating in a hilarious video response to the Obamas ahead of the tournament in Orlando, Florida.

However, when it comes to sports, the Queen was best known for her passion for horses and horse racing. The monarch herself was an accomplished horse rider and has been snapped enjoying a ride in Windsor Great Park on her favourite horse even during the first national lockdown.

The Queen made history during her illustrious career when she was inducted into the official hall of fame for British flat racing, a tribute to her dedication, support and love for the sport.

Tom recalled the late Queen's funny joke( Image: Getty)

Her racing manager, John Warren, said last month that this recognition would bring a "lot of inner pride" to the sovereign. I suspect that the Queen will have a lot of inner pride in being invited into the Hall of Fame.

"The Queen's contribution to racing and breeding stems from a lifelong commitment. Her love of horses and their welfare comes with a deep understanding of what is required to breed, rear, train and ride a thoroughbred.

"Her Majesty's fascination is unwavering and her pleasure derives from all of her horses always accepting the outcome of their ability so gracefully."