The Queen has spoken of a battle being waged against uninvited summer guests at Sandringham - swarms of wasps.

Camilla said the infestation at King Charles’s Norfolk estate had become a “terrible” nuisance, with pest control experts called in and signs warning tourists of high wasp activity in the area.

© Getty Images Queen Camilla is presented with a jar of honey by Harry and Seline Silk from Knavesmire Nectar

She mentioned the problem during a visit to the second day of the Ebor Festival of horse-racing in York.

Camilla met Harry and Seline Silk, of Knavesmire Nectar, revealing that her own bees at her private home in Wiltshire have been giving her trouble because of the way they are swarming. WATCH: King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowd at Sandringham Flower Show

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