Being a Royal subject is difficult, but when you get a wave it is all worth it.

I have witnesses to prove that I got a wave from Her Majesty during her visit to East Lancashire yesterday.

It was a proper wave too, directed at me and no-one else.

The Royal visit thankfully went without a hitch and it was good to see so many people out on the streets with their flags and balloons.

I did get a bit annoyed at one stage with two people who wanted to do their shopping but were unable to get across the road.

"What's the big deal? What's she ever done for me?' one said to me.

I tried to explain that the Queen was in town and we should all show a little patience.

It is not every day that our little town has a visitor of such importance.

But this fellow was having none of it.

He went on to say that if he didn't get his shopping done by 11am he might not have time to pick up his car from the garage.

Now, I don't go around with a St George's flag tattooed anywhere or sing Land of Hope and Glory at every second opportunity but even I was excited about the Queen's visit.

I was going to comment on her green outfit but then I might be mistaken for a Big Brother contestant.

Many years ago I remember having to wait as a schoolkid for some Royal person to drive by.

It was cold that day and I don't even know who that Royal person was.

Back then I didn't get a wave and my flag got soaked.

In the grand scheme of things it seems everything comes full circle.

If one hangs around long enough one will eventually get a wave.

You could say the same thing about the World Cup.

If one enters enough times, even if you sometimes get knocked out on penalties, you will eventually win it.

It all makes sense now and from now on I will encourage people to look on the bright side of life.

Because sooner or later things do work out for you if you stand on the right side of the road, in just the right position at just about the right time.

If anyone wants to speak to me regarding the wave please write in to the usual address and I will be more than willing to share my thoughts with you.