Izzard by Royal Appointment

Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard is to voice the role of the Queen in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. According to reports, Izzard was thrilled to land the role. "He jumped at the chance," a source said. In the episode, the Queen and Prince Charles watch Homer running around half-naked on security cameras after his gym bag causes a terror alert. The episode will air in the UK in May.