Updated 05 October 2001, 13.01

			Fact File
	Rubber Ducky Facts
		29,000 rubber ducks accidentally fell off a tanker in 1992 in the Pacific Ocean
		They are actually made out of plastic, not rubber
		1,000 rubber ducks take part in a marathon in Stockbridge, Scotland every year

The decorator told the Sun newspaper that the rubber duck was wearing "a comical inflatable crown" perched on its head.

Rubber fish

It is thought the toy is possibly a gift from one of her grandchildren.

The Queen is also known to be a fan of the singing rubber fish called "Big Mouth Billy Bass", which she has in pride of place on the piano at her Scottish highland retreat Balmoral.