The Anthony and Cleopatra star, who turned 75 last month, is rarely seen out these days due to health problems, but she seemed on form during her solo supper at Mr Chow’s recently and when she does go out, her beloved pet dog goes along, too.

Pampered pooch, Daisy, joined her mistress for the ride to the restaurant, taking up her place on Elizabeth’s lap and firmly maintaining her ground as the actress signed autographs over her head.

Liz had little sympathy for Tinseltown party girls who complain of life in the spotlight but deliberately “go courting the press”.

“If that’s what you want, that’s what you’re going to get. There are a million ways to avoid it,” she added.

Dame Elizabeth advised them to follow her example and stick to hosting parties at home.

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