Queen is not amused!

The noise grew louder- wheels, rumbling, trundling. What was it? One of the builder's labourers having a race with a wheelbarrow?

The door was flung open and PC arrived, panting a little and wheeled round the desk and drew up smartly beside his wife the ex Queen of England.

"How do you like my new Heelys?" he asked triumphantly.

The Queen and Press Secretary tried hard not to gape. The Queen, not losing one ounce of her aplomb, took off her glasses and said

"What method of transportation is my Consort using? she said frostily.

"They're Heelys - trainers with built-in wheels- I can glide everywhere as if floating on a cushion of air !"

"And how do you brake- you very nearly hit the desk , you know" said the Press Secretary laughing.

"Yes, I do need some more practice in stopping- actually nearly
crashed into the cement mixer in the courtyard" PC admitted frankly.

"Exhibit A- one solid cement Prince Consort- one careful owner"
laughed the Press Secretary.

The Queen shot him a nasty look and was not amused !

They talked for a while about 'heeling' which was the latest craze sweeping NERD and the USA. PC explained that the correct technique was to keep one foot directly behind the other during the slide which could reach a maximum speed of 10 mph. As for braking, one had to drag the heel down or run forward.

"Must get on - want to practise some more" said PC whizzing off.

"I think he needs a psychiatrist" said the Queen turning to look at the Rome guide and the beautiful Tortoise fountain.