It’s no secret that Queen Elizabeth II has been having a tough year dealing with ongoinghealth concerns.

Fortunately, she has been able to make do with her inability to attend some events in person.

That is far from the case, however.

Queen Elizabeth smiling

The stunt double in question is actually a man named Gary Connery.

It ended with “the queen” jumping from a plane.

Now, that man has found himself involved in a severe and shocking legal case.

Gary Connery smiling

Connery was convicted of grievous bodily harm without intent at Oxford Crown Court this week.

He added that he does not see rehabilitation as an option for Connery and imposed a restraining order.

In this case, it resulted in injuries which were serious," Daly added.

Ella Slack posing

Connery had no prior convictions.

According toMarie Claire UK, the queen has had a body double for the last 30 years.

because all the stage managers were six-foot men!"

However, she made it clear that she is not doing more than standing in.

“I’ve probably been a ‘stand-in’ Queen more than fifty times.

Slack has ridden in the royal carriage, but that’s about where it ends for the double.

She’s never sat on the throne, nor has she attended any events in place of the queen.

She does, however, occasionally fill in for the queen at rehearsals for big events!