Theresa May recalls dropping cheese in front of Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral

Theresa May had parliament in stitches of laughter on Friday as she recalled dropping a piece of cheese in front of Queen Elizabeth during a picnic at Balmoral Castle.
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After picking up some cheese from a hamper, May said she put it on a plate and went to place it on the table before disaster struck and she dropped it on the floor - while being watched by Her Majesty. Luckily for May, it seems the Queen was not disapproving of the 'five-second rule'. 'I looked at her, she looked at me, and she just smiled,' May said.
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[@osamabinladen824]

British humor. Only they themselves can understand. 🙄🤨

[@TBLUNTZ420]

Would have been hilarious if the Queen said "five second rule" 😂

[@meh3247]

Your definition of hilarious is... fascinating.

[@helenaxd100]

No, that would have been hilarious. 🤣

[@natasharochelle3218]

She was thinking it for sure😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andreipopescu7636]

I found it funny, what's wrong with it?

[@TBLUNTZ420]

@Zeke Yaeger I'm not a bot.

[@justafidemyself]

To be honest, this is what every 'passing' should be, yes mourning, but also celebrating a life.

[@Tony_Baloney_69420]

Agreed

[@aravinthank5524]

100% agreed

[@daniellai9370]

Absolutely

[@gamerzpro091]

It used to be before in some cultures. During the Roman times, grave inscriptions usually remark the persons life, achievement, or occupation.

[@mitchib1440]

VERY true. I think more funerals should have a "funny moments" section where family and friends share funny moments they recall during the person't life.

[@arching0724]

This must be the naughtiest thing she has done comparing to the fields of wheat.

[@karlheven8328]

Underrated comment

[@lorenzoguerrero7520]

Loved this "Thatcher in the Rye" moment.

[@ethzero]

@@lorenzoguerrero7520 second most underrated comment!

[@tohruadachisnosehairs]

@@lorenzoguerrero7520 lol

[@shizukagozen777]

The what ?

[@leeandrew6555]

“Would you like some cheese Boris?” The Queen probably.

[@ba-tobartc.6230]

actually..

[@SimulDatCor]

“Would you like a cup of tea your majesty?”

[@callumlong1521]

This is why Queen was loved soo much she will be missed

[@youthought3161]

@@dirtybossaofficial top rights

[@karanmadan1048]

Condolence 🙏

[@SensPiotr]

@@dirtybossaofficial Irish moment

[@dirtybossaofficial]

@@SensPiotr 💪🤣

[@mytorment]

She was missed plenty before she died, Charlie has terrible aim 😋

[@CG-tt3ny]

The funny encounters Her Majesty The Queen must have had are probably countless. Her self control must have been 100% at all times. I have spilled my drink laughing uncontrollably for minor things 😂😂😂

[@turbomunch]

Have you 🤤

[@CG-tt3ny]

@@turbomunch seek help

[@sournois90]

@@CG-tt3ny what did the person mean i dont get it

[@GiggsyLfcNN]

Self control? Why isn’t Diana here then?

[@mogznwaz]

A surprisingly funny and charming speech by Theresa May, her character really shone through here - wonderful ❤️

[@Frankie._.164]

R.I.P. ❤🕊

[@cimuraisampi]

Teresa is way better than Boris & Liztruss combined. She got a character as a leader but circumstances overweighted the outcome.

[@TCV12]

The best thing to happen to a PM is to stop being PM.

[@echidna8857]

@@cimuraisampi agreed - she inherited an impossible situation after the Brexit vote.

[@alnorris251]

She was given the hot potato, not sure what else she could do

[@johnnyplatis]

Excellent delivery by Theresa, who seems to have a genuine comic root.

[@tonyclifton2230]

Hardly dave chappelle.

[@johnnyplatis]

@@tonyclifton2230 I did not say that she is a comedic genius; I just said she delivered that story well. So where does DC fit in?

[@tonyclifton2230]

@@johnnyplatis nothing to do with Daniel cormier.

[@johnnyplatis]

@@tonyclifton2230 Νope, I meant Daniel Craig.

[@tonyclifton2230]

@@johnnyplatis noone has ever called Daniel Craig dc.

[@tlightning8383]

Literally the most human she’s ever expressed.

[@thatcatfromthegermanad8711]

What about when she wished everyone a happy pride?

[@ashotofmercury]

I was thinking the same thing! Who knew a Tory crone would have a sense of humour! 🤨🤔

[@mingyuhuang8944]

May being socially awkward as usual but this was a light hearted and funny way to tribute. Rip

[@gametekmods]

How is she being socially awkward?

[@sepia2227]

She spoke clearly and her comedic timing made the whole room laugh multiple times

[@gametekmods]

@@sepia2227 Exactly, so confused what this person means...

[@julianw1010]

Socially awkward? Tf are you talking about?

[@mastah2494]

Come on guys give him a break, he is obviously the socially awkward pointing out things he only mirrors on people

[@connorberry6377]

This is nice to see. Politicians laughing *with* each other rather than *at* each other :)

[@guinnessharvey4476]

She could have done with this charisma while she was PM

[@Roboman1807]

If she was still alive, she would say: "Alas, we are all mortal. Cry not, for I have lived a meaningful and fruitful life. I am thankful for all the time I have spent with all of you, but my time has come."

[@ILoveMaths07]

Have spent*

[@Roboman1807]

Tks

[@ILoveMaths07]

Spent, bro, not spend.

[@Roboman1807]

@@ILoveMaths07 whoops. Sorry

[@Big.ham91]

❤

[@KissMyFatAxe]

As much as I don't like TM, this was actually a hilarious and well told story. Fair play haha.

[@AB-gb6zz]

Hilarious? Really?

[@prumbuggel]

@@AB-gb6zz Yeah. REALLY.

[@mark1968]

This is brilliant. Such a fantastic anecdote. If I may say, Theresa May has perfect comic timing. RIP Queen Elizabeth.

[@imanishraf6215]

The cheese fell on the floor, I have split second decision to make. The famous five second rule. XD

[@lovemy4498]

As an American, I've always admired HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her Class, Elegancy and Dignity will forever be remembered. My condolences to her family and also to the People of UK, Realms, and the Commonwealth. 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@anonymous-rr7sf]

She was just an old bag who lived on taxpayers money.

[@palmtraveller2177]

Thank you friend over the pond, we appreciate it as a whole nation 💜

[@camstarcfc4554]

@ItsThesky division she did 1 bad thing

[@Mrisraeli]

For what? What did she do?

[@Nico-rw1uo]

It was your queen

[@ellewearstightpants]

That was surprisingly funny and heartfelt

[@PandaPowerable]

She has great comedic timing!

[@scottread]

May's tribute in the chamber was by far the best, with a mix of poignancy and humour.

[@haroldmangan1429]

She was human and had a sensor of humour. The queen of course 😂

[@nxtaverage]

Lol she smiled 🥶🥶

[@GiggsyLfcNN]

She also had Diana killed

[@NoopyP]

for some reason, in this incredible sorrow I and many people are in around the world, this brief anecdote just made me very happy

[@davmar5648]

This was a great speech. I think Theresa May has a great sense of humour.

[@davidmorgan4541]

Not even the Royals are above the 5 second rule 👌🏻

[@AvailableHandle]

She ran through a field. She dropped cheese. What a life!

[@MiguelGGuido]

Has she considered a career in stand up? That was one GREAT anecdote! The Comedy Store watch out!!!

[@SpringsMTBsac]

What a fantastic anecdote! Her Majesty will be sorely missed.

[@nigelbarker8726]

Great comedic timing.

[@palmtraveller2177]

Well played Mrs May, great way to show some respect! Give people a laugh, it’s exactly what HM did for people… bravo 👏

[@rjjcms1]

Agreed.

[@ShamelessMcBundy]

This is a genuinely hilarious story.

[@vrushabhbhaskar1348]

I low-key feel Theresa flexing in front of the current PM 😂

[@garykeighley]

if only she had level of humor while pm, people may have found her to have a personality

[@phineus8397]

Dont be a fool. Politicians do NOT need personality thats all bs,

[@jakobb1871]

@@phineus8397 it helps.

[@phineus8397]

​@@jakobb1871 maybe it would make things worse. They are there to do the job of running the country not being personalities.

[@Lou-yf1jo]

@@phineus8397 yes they do. they do need personality.

[@CountScarlioni]

I'm not a Tory but I do have a fair bit of sympathy for May in her premiership. She was already coming to power with a poisoned chalice left her by Cameron, and all the hard work she did on trying to deliver a Brexit that wouldn't be a disaster for the British public was rubbished by her own back-benchers. Anything she said got ripped apart by both the opposition and her own side, meaning she would try to say nothing at all. Of course these were the same back benchers who were the ideological fruitcakes and backstabbers who have since come to power and given us a godawful Brexit and shambolic leadership. The ultimate result is that May was the PM that achieved nothing useful in office, not because she wasn't capable, but because nobody would let her. She's going to be recorded in history as one of the country's most hopeless and ineffectual premiers more than likely. Still, I get the sense she's a lot happier as a person now she's sitting on the back seats again.

[@garryharriman7349]

We have all missed her elequence. I wonder if she went running through a corn field after the 'cheese moment of hilarity!'

[@ez-sk5pg]

And the cheese remained on the table. 😂😂

[@spk1171]

Rest In Peace. Queen Elizabeth. :( You May Rest In Peace .R.I.P. We’d Love To See Your Funeral Queen. Early :(

[@RedAurora]

Britain’s strength and stay. Rest in peace, Your Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

[@redfire6146]

😂😂😂😂😂😂"the cheese fell on the floor.....and the cheese remain on the table"....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dreamfyres]

Very heartwarming story, the Queen will be dearly missed by the British public

[@anacletwilliams8315]

We already miss our late Majesty so very much.

[@jakewalker138]

For sure, it's a great lost

[@anacletwilliams8315]

@@jakewalker138 Yes, a great lost. And a loss too.

[@jakewalker138]

Great lost,we will miss her

[@Kelsbels15]

What a lovely, funny story, beautifully told! 👏🏻

[@nicolek4076]

Now we know why Truss has a thing against cheese.

[@erichinkle7891]

Wow I actually like something TM said 👏👏👏 And now I want a 7 and 8th season of the crown just to watch TM dropping the cheese

[@stephenmurphy2212]

She sounds like she’s narrating an audio book. 😂

[@alex_156]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Can't stop myself from laughing like come on she dropped her cheese!!!!!

[@baldeagle8243]

Can’t stand her but this was hilarious af ngl

[@anthonyclegg1511]

No it wasn't.

[@JiafeiProducts6969]

@@anthonyclegg1511 not af, but it was hilarious

[@petergriffin3194]

@@anthonyclegg1511 L.

[@genericuser7845]

5 second rule, your majesty!

[@Tyrsden]

Her Majesty will be deeply missed. A true paragon of duty, discipline, and self-sacrifice.

[@agt155]

Sure beats running through a wheat field.

[@jimhapax]

This feels right. I don’t know why, after everything that’s happened and how I’ve usually felt about these people and the timeline. But, this feels right. It just does.

[@Joecoleman84]

Oi May, you had dancing. Leave the cheese to truss. Don't worry Liz, you'll always be the OG cheese Meme.

[@benconnolly4258]

Her dead pan delivery is funny though 😂

[@Belectraaaa]

😂😂💀💀queen liked that probably , she put the cheese back and it remained on the table.

[@nicolakunz231]

Such a human moment.

[@paulwild4330]

Same as me with a pork pie at Windsor.

[@MichBel307]

Morale of the story: Don't waste food. The Queen wouldn't approve but still smiled to make Teresa far from discomfort.

[@edash360]

But was the cheese imported???

[@pumperswife2248]

I would love to hear more of these types of stories.

[@matthewmorrisdon5491]

We will all miss her.

[@viernes-5]

Clumsy Theresa May 🤤 Great anecdotes.

[@AGoodVibe]

“Dropping cheese” sounds oddly euphemistic.

[@DurnDurnDurn]

Lol nice to see that theres some humor left in some people in parliment

[@tomrake3264]

Of all the tories, at least she just stayed the course, didnt try and twist it in her own special way.

[@SmiIeyyXD]

Busted by the Queen.😂

[@paolocabling]

The best title for this story is "The Queen, the Prime Minister, and the Cheese". 😅

[@adama-k2710]

Liz Truss must've thought "that is a disgrace".

[@ericbullock6553]

Best tribute to a great lady by a great lady❤️

[@chriswatts1909]

Brilliant story. Well done . I’m sure our Queen is smiling too.

[@JeffBarberDigideus]

If Teresa May had that sort of character when she was PM and Home Secretary instead of looking like someone had put lego in her shoes every time she was at the dispatch box, shes still be in the job! ahhh well

[@tomrudel6856]

Like watching a British sitcom, sarcasm and no laughing when telling a funny story. 😂

[@soin74]

This is the funniest I've ever seen her, who'd have thought!

[@garethbuckeridge6910]

Of all the MPs making nice comments following Queen Elizabeth's passing, this oine for me will always be the one that I remember. The other positive is that I actually saw Tereasa May in a very positive, human and funny light for the first time following a disastourous leadership a few years before.

[@missthang4982]

This is what I just love. All the tender memories people are sharing. Tysvm... For making me happy cry... when all I seem to be able to do? Is just breakdown... in snippets. Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@pjlav6304]

I honestly thought the title suggested this lady Farted in front of the Queen 😅

[@edmundprice5276]

Maybot no more, her public speaking has drastically improved.

[@BlueShadow777]

Why do people always call the ground, the 'floor'...??? A 'floor' is 'floored'.

[@sandramurray5879]

That's a lovely story and made me laugh.

[@katedevlin9425]

I think I've watched this about 10 times and laughed every time. RIP Your Majesty

[@jckgunn]

who woulda thought shes got jokes

[@UKDrivingTest]

Dropping cheese? I though she was going to say she farted in front of the queen.

[@karanmadan1048]

Conclusion:-"Say no to 🧀."

[@SuiTCz8]

And the .C . R. O.N T.H.E .TA.B.L.E C.O.E North west Most (Q♾💕) Best (World 🌞⭕️ & Heavens - all Kingdoms in 🔴🌐. History

[@SimplyTrish.]

5 second rule wins here

[@thesmithersy]

You do not try the "5-second-rule" with The Queen! RIP Ma'am.

[@Mwriggles]

Bet she doesn’t know that 2/3rds of our cheese is imported (which is a DISGRACE btw)

[@phosphoros60]

" 'tis the five-second-decree after all", said the Queen, "passed, if I am not very much mistaken, by my predecessor, Queen Anne!"

[@pranushaaa]

Can someone explain this joke? I didn't get it

[@lovemy4498]

Lol

[@GlennDavey]

It's quite tame. Just an example of the Queen's restraint but quiet humour. She was a lady who spent much time out-of-doors in the country-side getting dirty and wet, while hunting or picnics. So even if Prime Minister Theresa May let the cheese fall on the ground, no matter, it would "stay on the table". They would still eat it, in other words, or maybe not eat it, but no fuss would be made. And the Queen's smile would pardon the Prime Minister's clumsy mistake in front of Her Majesty, because she was a very gracious Queen and host. Hope that explains the point of her rather tame "joke", it was more like an "anecdote", really.

[@pranushaaa]

@@GlennDavey oh thanks. This, I understood but why is the comment section talking about 5 second rule, wheat fields?

[@Depresseddonut17]

@@pranushaaa Theresa May once said the naughtiest thing she ever did was running through fields of wheat, but this revelation could be even more naughtier! 😊

[@GlennDavey]

@@pranushaaa Okay, so... "5-second rule" is a saying that if some food falls on the floor, you're fine to pick it up and eat it if you can get it within 5 seconds. No bacteria will be able to attach. That's about Theresa dropping the cheese. There's a scientific study that says as much as 30 seconds is okay. And some people call it the 5-minute rule haha. The joke gets funnier the longer the time. I actually have a 5-day rule for bananas... And Wheat Fields I'm not sure, I think it's a political reference to something Theresa May once said referencing a famous American book called "Catcher in the Rye" , but I'm not British, so I'm just guessing.

[@quaesitorluminis9445]

The cheese didn’t fall on the floor. You dropped it.

[@moonlit_forest2680]

Field of wheat?

[@Alaric1]

Dropping cheese, fields of wheat. What a life.

[@restethics]

Talented anecdotes telling speaker. My compliments staying true to oneself too

[@genghisthegreat2034]

Once a vicar's daughter, perpetually a vicar's daughter.

[@totallyprobro4017]

If May had been like that whilst in office, I'd have been a thousand times more likely to vote for her.

[@BlessedYouTuber]

The floor was clean. You were right to put it back on the plate.

[@Imthesaviour]

Atleast she didn’t drop the cheese on Queens plate…I didn’t stop laughing like the others…

[@lovingmayberry307]

So happy Theresa May she shared this story. Lovely.

[@SD-000]

wow, what a story

[@viktoremilov3202]

Did anyone eat that cheese afterward?

[@shizukagozen777]

If it fell on the grass, it's clean. 🤷‍♀️😂😂😂

[@louis-alexandregregoire-sa5361]

I appreciate a lot Ms May. She did a great job as Great Britain Prime Minister. Long and Happy life to her and her love ones. Amen.

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

That’s……. not what I was hoping “drop the cheese” meant in the UK.

[@ashotofmercury]

I'm a Brit - I can make something up for you if you like?.... 🤔😂🤣

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

@@ashotofmercury yes please.

[@TimelordUK]

Excellent delivery!