Shamelessly lifted from Have I Got News For You, though I do recall hearing it previously.
Sir Edward De Vere was introduced to Queen Elizabeth 1 when he broke wind.
He was so mortified that he left the country for seven years.
When he returned, he was invited to the Royal Court where the Queen welcomed him warmly and said
"And by the way, we have completely forgotten the fart"
Sir Edward De Vere was introduced to Queen Elizabeth 1 when he broke wind.
He was so mortified that he left the country for seven years.
When he returned, he was invited to the Royal Court where the Queen welcomed him warmly and said
"And by the way, we have completely forgotten the fart"