Queen's best friend played cruel prank on her and was told 'you're sacked'

Queen's best friend played cruel prank on her and was told 'you're sacked'Angela Kelly bought the Queen a sweet gift during a Royal Tour to Australia - but she decided to have a bit of fun with it first at Her Majesty's expenseCommentsNewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor07:00, 12 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesThe late Queen(Image: Getty Images)The centenary of the birth of the late Queen is being celebrated with the biggest-ever exhibition of her incredible wardrobe. And the show features designs by the woman, who once described herself as the former monarch's 'best friend'.‌Angela Kelly, was the former monarch's personal dresser and designed many of her most memorable and colourful outfits - and was one of her most trusted aides. The pair were said to chat about "anything and everything”, as they drank tea and swapped jokes and anecdotes about their grandchildren. Ms Kelly released two books with her former boss's blessing about her life curating her wardrobe, designing her vibrant looks and looking after her jewellery.‌READ MORE: Queen's best friend breaks silence after being 'cut off' from PalaceREAD MORE: William and Kate lead the royals in huge show of unity as they celebrate EasterView 4 ImagesThe late Queen at London Fashion Week with Dame Anna Wintour and Angela Kelly in 2018 (Image: Getty Images)‌And in one of her books, she revealed the prank she played on the late Queen during a royal tour of Australia in 2006 - and Her Majesty's witty response to it.Writing in her book The Other Side of the Coin, the dresser explained that thelate Queen was desperate to see a kookaburra while Down Under. Unfortunately, she had trouble spotting one, but Ms Kelly saw a cute cuddly toy version at a Sydney market and decided to buy it and give it to her - but not before a little fun first.She writes: "I had something in mind I thought the Queen would enjoy." When she got back to Governor's Ho...