The Queen was photographed driving many times and was a big fan of her cars - but one man was left astounded at her sheer skill when she was forced to make a manoeuvre at the last minute to avoid his pet. George Davidson, 51, was walking through Windsor Great park in the early 2000's when his Jack Russell terrier scarpered away.
The pooch darted in front of a Range Rover, stopping directly in its path, and as a result, forced the driver to slam on the brakes and swerve - taking some skill and practice. George, who was horrified, looked up and was amazed to see the Queen behind the wheel.
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He gave the Queen an apologetic wave, but he said that the Queen seemed 'unfazed' by the incident that had unfolded.
The marketing consultant from York said: "It was a sunny Sunday morning and as the car stopped I saw the familiar headscarf and spectacles.
"Straight away I knew it was her. I just said 'oh my god, it's the Queen'.
"It was just a 'did that just happen?' sort of thing.
"I already loved the Queen, but this really reinforced that and made me feel very warm because it was human."
George said cars would often pass through the park and he would peer in to see if it was a member of the Royal Family, but usually it was just a "woodman or a lumberjack".
After his dog's close encounter, a crowd quickly formed before she drove off. He said that everyone was 'buzzing' to see the Queen and everyone felt really uplifted by her presence.
Queen Elizabeth II seemed to have that positive effect on many though, and as the nation grieves her loss, things across the UK will not be 'business as usual' for the foreseeable, as the country has entered an official period of mourning.
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