Phillip Schofield has revealed his controversial request was denied by Buckingham Palace.
The 60-year-old broadcaster fronted Tuesday's edition of the ITV flagship daytime programme alongside Holly Willoughby. The two presented today's show from Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
They were joined by Phil Vickery, who took viewers on a tour of Queen Elizabeth's kitchen. Afternoon tea is a staple part of Her Majesty's diet and the chef was told the Queen prefers her scones the Devonshire method with the cream applied first before a topping of jam.