At the age of 95, Queen Elizabeth II is eligible for the "Oldie of the Year" award given by the British magazine The Oldie.
Those in charge thought of the Queen this year and asked the Palace if the monarch would accept the award. She had quite the reply for them.
Queen Elizabeth, 95, rejects "Oldie of the Year" award
The Queen's answer, given on her behalf by secretary Tom Laing-Baker, was published by the magazine. Here's why she refused the award:
"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 find a more worthy recipient."
No award committee has ever felt so honoured by a rejection. The Oldie called it a "salute" from the Queen and started the hashtag "#youareasoldasyoufeel."
The "Oldie of the Year" award goes to elderly folks who have made special contributions to society.
Prince Philip, too, was once recognized with an award from the magazine, for "Consort of the Year." In 2012, he accepted it and similarly had a witty response to the prize from The Oldie.
"There is nothing like it for morale to be 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," the now late Duke wrote at the time.
Now 95 years old, the Queen has shown few signs of slowing down. However, this week, after an especially busy return to fall engagements, she was advised by doctors to rest and cancel a visit to North Ireland.
She'll be turning 96 years old in April and will mark the 70th year of her reign in February.
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