How E.T. puzzled HM

THE QUEEN was delighted when Zara and Mike Tindall named their middle child Lena Elizabeth. She was, however, confused when told the name was pronounced ‘Lay-na’.

‘It is short for Elena,’ explained Zara.

‘What’s wrong with Elena?’ asked the Queen. ‘Elena’s a lovely name.’

‘Her initials would then have been E.T.,’ said Zara.

‘I’m afraid you’ve lost me there,’ said the Queen.