The ruling head

SIR – The screenwriter Peter Morgan believes that the Queen is of “limited intelligence” (report, October 30).

What yardstick is he using? One of my favourite definitions of intelligence is “the ability to acquire knowledge and skills”. What is his?

I wish Mr Morgan would withdraw his statement, as it does his own intelligence no favours. Then again, he is more than 30 years my junior and has many years ahead in which to assimilate intelligence. We must wish him well on his steep learning curve. Gill Terrill

Thorpe Bay, Essex