Is it a truth or a faux? You decide. Her Majesty The Queen has been a keen Arsenal supporter for more than 50 years. It was reported that her late mum was a loyal Gunners fan. It seems amazing, but according to The Sun newspaper, it is true.

The Queen has presented many soccer trophies in her lifetime. However, it has never been revealed which club is her favourite. All this changed in February this year when she let loose the fact that Arsenal is her club of choice at an official function at Buckingham Palace attended by many famous Gunners.

Cesc Fabregas stated that Her Majesty chatted with him during the function, exchanging pointers on Arsenal and her good pal King Juan Carlos of Spain. She hinted that she is an Arsenal fan.

A senior royal source said: "The Queen has been fond of the Gunners for over 50 years. Her late mother was a self-confessed Gooner due to her admiration of their former player Denis Compton.” Arsenal were invited to the Palace after a back injury forced the Queen to pull out of opening their new ground, the Emirates Stadium, last October.

Another source, Mr John Pollex, said: “The Queen once told me that she is an Arsenal supporter.”

The tradition looks set to run on in the family as Prince Harry, 22, has also shown support for the north London giants, visiting both their old home Highbury and the Emirates Stadium.