Twitter is convinced the Queen's tiara subtly scorned Donald Trump

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Elizabeth II's official title is: by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith.

But is she Queen of Throwing Shade too? People on social media sure seem to think so, after spotting a key detail in her outfit last night.

See the moment Donald Trump arrived in the UK:
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On Monday evening, the long-reigning monarch hosted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a banquet at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen attended the prestigious dinner in a cream dream and royal blue sash - but it was another part of her outfit that spurred headlines.

On her head, she wore the Burmese Ruby Tiara, a headpiece encrusted with precious rubies - but the tiara is famous for more than just its sparkle.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Queen Elizabeth II makes a speech during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019 in London, England. President Trump's three-day state visit will include lunch with the Queen, and a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, as well as business meetings with the Prime Minister and the Duke of York, before travelling to Portsmouth to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski- WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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As the Royal Exhibitions website states, the ruby stones in the tiara are believed to protect the wearer from "illness" and "evil".

"The number of stones represent the number of diseases that the Burmese people believe can afflict the human body," the explanation reads. "They credit the ruby with prophylactic properties guarding the wearer not only against illness, but also against evil."

Many Twitter users found this information to be very telling, coming to the conclusion that Queen Elizabeth chose to wear that particular tiara on that particular evening to "protect" herself against Trump, as well as throw some subtle scorn his way.

"Queen Elizabeth is a hero. That tiara she’s wearing is made up of 96 rubies gifted to her on her wedding day by the people of Burma to ward of disease. I adore her for her trolling trump skills through the medium of jewellery," wrote @helenjrose.

Ivanka Trump (C), daughter of US President Donald Trump, and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (R) view displays of US items of the Royal Collection at Buckingham palace at Buckingham Palace in central London on June 3, 2019, on the first day of the US president and First Lady's three-day State Visit to the UK. - Britain rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump on June 3 as he arrived in Britain for a state visit already overshadowed by his outspoken remarks on Brexit. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / various sources / AFP) (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Fellow Twitter user @agrippamom added "She's so wise. Being that close to evil isn't healthy," while @brian2596 said: "The Queen wore her Burmese Ruby Tiara to protect herself from evil during Trump’s visit and I AM CACKLING."

However, other people online didn't find the idea as amusing and sniffed at the idea that a monarch would throw shade in this way.

"What absolute rubbish.queen has more manners and respect [sic]," wrote Lesley Hellings, while Aubrey Larose Briggs pointed out: "Except in a documentary on the queen, she said ruby was her favorite jewel. Soooo [sic]".

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It's not the first time people on the internet have speculated that the 93-year-old has silently mocked the US leader. During his last visit to England, social media users found it hilarious that she wore a brooch gifted to her by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

So, is Her Majesty a high-class troller, or was the whole thing just a big coincidence? We'll likely never know.

Twitter is convinced the Queen's tiara subtly scorned Donald Trump

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By VT

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Elizabeth II's official title is: by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith.

But is she Queen of Throwing Shade too? People on social media sure seem to think so, after spotting a key detail in her outfit last night.

See the moment Donald Trump arrived in the UK:
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On Monday evening, the long-reigning monarch hosted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a banquet at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen attended the prestigious dinner in a cream dream and royal blue sash - but it was another part of her outfit that spurred headlines.

On her head, she wore the Burmese Ruby Tiara, a headpiece encrusted with precious rubies - but the tiara is famous for more than just its sparkle.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Queen Elizabeth II makes a speech during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019 in London, England. President Trump's three-day state visit will include lunch with the Queen, and a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, as well as business meetings with the Prime Minister and the Duke of York, before travelling to Portsmouth to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski- WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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As the Royal Exhibitions website states, the ruby stones in the tiara are believed to protect the wearer from "illness" and "evil".

"The number of stones represent the number of diseases that the Burmese people believe can afflict the human body," the explanation reads. "They credit the ruby with prophylactic properties guarding the wearer not only against illness, but also against evil."

Many Twitter users found this information to be very telling, coming to the conclusion that Queen Elizabeth chose to wear that particular tiara on that particular evening to "protect" herself against Trump, as well as throw some subtle scorn his way.

"Queen Elizabeth is a hero. That tiara she’s wearing is made up of 96 rubies gifted to her on her wedding day by the people of Burma to ward of disease. I adore her for her trolling trump skills through the medium of jewellery," wrote @helenjrose.

Ivanka Trump (C), daughter of US President Donald Trump, and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (R) view displays of US items of the Royal Collection at Buckingham palace at Buckingham Palace in central London on June 3, 2019, on the first day of the US president and First Lady's three-day State Visit to the UK. - Britain rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump on June 3 as he arrived in Britain for a state visit already overshadowed by his outspoken remarks on Brexit. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / various sources / AFP) (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Fellow Twitter user @agrippamom added "She's so wise. Being that close to evil isn't healthy," while @brian2596 said: "The Queen wore her Burmese Ruby Tiara to protect herself from evil during Trump’s visit and I AM CACKLING."

However, other people online didn't find the idea as amusing and sniffed at the idea that a monarch would throw shade in this way.

"What absolute rubbish.queen has more manners and respect [sic]," wrote Lesley Hellings, while Aubrey Larose Briggs pointed out: "Except in a documentary on the queen, she said ruby was her favorite jewel. Soooo [sic]".

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It's not the first time people on the internet have speculated that the 93-year-old has silently mocked the US leader. During his last visit to England, social media users found it hilarious that she wore a brooch gifted to her by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

So, is Her Majesty a high-class troller, or was the whole thing just a big coincidence? We'll likely never know.