According to the Central Office of Information in London, Queen Elizabeth's all-time favorite TV show is which classic American situation comedy? What's the title of this show?

While it's a fun piece of trivia, the link between Queen Elizabeth II and the classic American sitcom "I Love Lucy" stems from a memorable television episode rather than her viewing habits. In a 1956 episode of the beloved show, titled "Lucy Meets the Queen," the storyline revolves around Lucy Ricardo's hilarious and determined attempts to meet Her Majesty while on a trip to London. The episode playfully captures the American fascination with British royalty and remains a classic installment of the series.

The Queen's real-life connection to the show's star, Lucille Ball, is more subtle. An anecdote tells of a furniture salesman working for Ball who met the Queen. When he mentioned his employer, Her Majesty smiled and sent her greetings to the actress, who was reportedly thrilled to be recognized by the monarch. This story highlights the Queen's awareness of the comedy legend, though it doesn't confirm she was a regular viewer of the show.

In reality, reports over the years indicated the Queen's television tastes leaned more towards British programs. She was said to be a fan of the police drama "The Bill," the long-running soap opera "Coronation Street," and the sci-fi series "Doctor Who." One of her favorite programs was reportedly the British comedy "The Kumars at No. 42," which she was even able to quote one-liners from.