Rolf Harris (Books) means different things to different people. To some, he’s a mighty pop-star; to some, he’s the man that showed cartoons on TV and made funny noises by slapping himself in the face; and to others, he’s the teary-eyed "WHY? Why did it have to DIE?" presenter of Animal Hospital.

Now he can add another string to his bow. He’s going to paint the Queen.

Her Maj will sit for the painting as part of her 80th birthday celebrations, and it will be screened in a special Rolf On Art programme.

Rumours that he’s actually going to paint two slightly different pictures of the Queen, and wrap one round a pencil and move it forwards and backwards really quickly so it looks like she’s doing a funny little dance are as yet unfounded.