ET throne homeTHE Queen and Prince Philip were gripped by the mystery of crop circles, it was revealed yesterday.
Letters seen by The Sun showed the couple asked to be kept informed about the weird farmland patterns.
Her Maj also asked an aide to send a sympathetic letter to Britain’s leading expert whose research was under threat.
And Philip was so intrigued he had newsletters on the circles — thought by many to be created by extraterrestrial beings — sent to Buckingham Palace.
They were published by researcher Colin Andrews, 61, an ex-local government engineer.
He said yesterday that his book Circular Evidence was placed on a summer reading list prepared for the Queen.
He later received a letter from her private secretary. It read: “Her Majesty has taken an interest in the mysterious crop circles for some time and was sad to hear your results of years of research into the question are at risk through lack of funds.”
Meanwhile, Philip paid £6 for an annual subscription to Colin’s crop circle round-up.
Colin said: “What has infuriated me is that the MoD continues to deny the Royal Family took an interest in the subject when I know for a fact they did.”
The Royal fascination matched the nation’s at the height of the phenomena in the 1980s and 1990s.
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http://www.colinandrews.netSourceCommentaire de Nick Pope sur la liste UFO-Updates :"
Colin Andrews and I have discussed this over the past few days, as his article implies I was involved in a cover-up.
Some of the issues Colin highlights have arisen because the line between official and private interest - even within government, the military and the intelligence agencies - can be blurred.
There are particular sensitivities and political difficulties when members of the Royal Family are involved.
I agree that the MoD has downplayed its interest and involvement in the crop circle issue, as it has with the UFO phenomenon.
This has been the policy for many years and it's no secret that I had to play my part in this when I worked for the government.
Here's an article I wrote, setting out the official position:http://www.nickpope.net/crop_circles.htmBest wishes,
Nick Pope
http://www.nickpope.net