My question to The Queen: Schoolgirls reveal what they asked the monarch during historic visit

Millie Absalom and Abigail Barnard, pupils at Heatherton House School, were part of the monarch’s historic visit to Berkhamsted on Friday.

The girls, who are form captains from years three and four respectively, were chosen alongside fellow pupils Marissa Bhalsod and Vanessa Hebbron to attend a special reception during the event where they were able to speak to the monarch.

Speaking this week, Millie said: “I was a bit nervous before but The Queen was really kind.

“I asked the Queen how many Corgis she has because I heard it was a lot. She said she has six.

“Afterwards I was really happy. All my classmates were hugging me and they wanted to hold my hand because I touched the Queen.”

Prior to the event, the students took part in various royal-themed activities from learning the national anthem to spelling out the letters ‘ER’ in the playground to make The Queen’s 90th birthday.

Abigail, who presented Her Majesty with a bunch of flowers, said: “When I was told by Mrs Isaachsen [the school’s Headteacher] that I would be meeting The Queen, all my class cheered and clapped.

“In the lead up we were learning facts about The Queen and it was really cool to be able to meet her.

“The Queen looked really smiley and I liked her pink outfit.

"My parents said they were really proud of me and I think I will remember it for the rest of my life.”

Every pupil in the school was given a commemorative gold coin from the event which marked the 475th anniversary of Berkhamsted School, to which Heatherton House is affiliated.

Headteacher Debbie Isaachsen said: “It is the first time a reigning monarch has visited Berkhamsted School and it’s wonderful that Heatherton pupils were able to play such a large role in the celebrations.

“Her Majesty really took the time to speak to every pupil and staff member at the event. It was certainly a very proud day for the school.”