Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern says she met Queen Elizabeth II and received advice she felt she needed. Two outlets report on Ardern’s remarks about the encounter, emphasizing the significance of the Queen’s brief comment. Daily Express describes the advice as coming in seven words, presenting it as direct guidance Ardern found helpful. The Mirror similarly states that Ardern spoke about the Queen’s comment, describing it as frank and aligned with what she needed at the time. Both sources attribute the story to Ardern and frame it as a personal reflection on the meeting rather than as a policy or political development. However, neither article excerpt provides further detail on the exact wording beyond the suggestion that it was very short, nor do they specify when the meeting occurred or what circumstances surrounded the advice. The reports therefore focus mainly on Ardern’s characterization of the Queen’s comment and its perceived relevance to her at the time of the meeting.