Security experts are praising the professionalism and restraint of FBI agents who foiled a sinister plot to harm Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the US 40 years ago, by throwing hot tea on her would-be attacker. The heroic actions have only come to light now, due to the release of documents on the FBI’s online vault, as the agents had modestly refused to brag about their achievements in the intervening years. Had the plot been successful it would have seriously damaged diplomatic relations between the US and Britain, since Britons are seriously over-attached to the Royals and Americans take “Liz-Free America” as a sign of oppression. To say nothing of the dangerous precedent this would have set in the world of tea party etiquette. The historical plot has come as welcome news for officials on both sides of the Atlantic, who are struggling to maintain the "special relationship" in the era of President Trump and Brexit. The revelation of the plot gave a perfect opportunity for half a dozen unnamed British officials to thank their American counterparts over a highly-restricted dinner, therefore demonstrating that the "special relationship" remains alive and well today. Despite the potential for awkwardness, no tea was spilt at this dinner.