As she turns 96, the Queen's sense of humour is hailed as an important, if often hidden, quality.
Mr Lacey describes the Queen's humour as often "self-deprecating and mildly making fun of herself".
The Queen has met many comedians, including Tommy Cooper, who Ms Dolby recounts once asked the monarch if she liked football.
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