The King and Queen got the giggles as they were introduced to some Jersey cows that proved a little frisky.
The couple were given seven Jersey heifers as they embarked on their two-day visit to the Channel Islands.
The cows, which represent an “outstanding cross-section of breeding” from the leading herds in the island, are expected to be shipped to the King’s Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.
But as the Queen gave one of them a friendly stroke, another mounted it from behind, causing much laughter.
“They say never work with animals or children,” muttered one aide.
The cows were originally due to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.