Queen Camilla, who like many people has struggled with a fear of flying, was likely not at all comforted when the plane she was on, while heading to the UK from India, collided with a bird and sustained damage. Despite the usual dramatic headlines that the incident generated, the Queen and her fellow passengers were never in any danger from the unfortunate collision.

So far, feathery-haired Dame Judi remains tight-lipped on the subject, mindful that many royals regularly shoot birds for sport.