The late Queen Elizabeth II has become the subject of a new viral video, as fans have shared clips showing the monarch's proficiency as a genuine "dancing queen" on social media site TikTok. Britain’s longest reigning monarch, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96, was known and respected for her stoicism and adherence to the royal adage “never complain, never explain.” However, throughout her 70 years on the throne, there were many moments when the queen allowed her more relaxed and informal side to shine through.
Uploaded to TikTok by user elizabethiiqueenofhearts on September 20, the viral video features a compilation of clips taken at family and state occasions from the 1950s through to the 1990s, showcasing the queen performing a series of dance moves. This delightful video has captured the hearts of many, reminding us of the queen’s joyful spirit and ability to connect with people through the joy of dance!
A number of the clips show the monarch dancing traditional Scottish group dances known as reels. In these dances, a group forms and reforms in a succession of pairs and movements, often with one dancer at the center of a circle. Members of the royal family have danced reels in Scotland regularly since Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the Balmoral estate near Aberdeen in 1852. Each year, the king or queen hosts the annual ghillies' (gamekeepers) ball, where the royals dance reels with members of their household and the local community.
The TikTok video is accompanied by the soundtrack of ABBA’s hit 1976 song, “Dancing Queen.” Over the years, various sources have noted this song as one of Elizabeth's favorite pop songs. In 2008, BBC DJ Chris Evans shared that he had performed at a private party attended by the queen, where she openly expressed her love for the ABBA classic. "I always try to dance when this song comes on because I am the Queen and I like to dance," she said, as reported by The Sun.
Elizabeth's dancing skills received praise from various public figures. In an interview, her cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, described the royal as “a fantastic dancer” and added, “She’s got great rhythm.” The new TikTok video has gained popularity among users, amassing over 120,000 views, 7,500 likes, and numerous comments that celebrate the late royal’s vibrant spirit.
Pop star Elton John also shared a memorable moment with the queen on the dance floor. In his 2019 memoir, he recounted being a guest at Prince Andrew's 21st birthday party at Windsor Castle, where he was asked to dance by Princess Anne. While trying to dance quietly with both Princess Anne and the Queen, who was still holding her handbag, he humorously noted the awkwardness of the moment.
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