Alex Salmond rang the Queen for some advice about the possible independence.
"If we become independent could we become a Kingdom so I can be King?" He said.
"No, Mr Salmond, for I would still be Queen".
He thought for a bit then he said "what about a Principality so I can be a Prince then?".
"No, Mr Salmond, not a good idea nor a Duchy for you are not a Duke nor will I make you one".
The Queen thought and said "as you would be in charge, it's only right that Scotland is a country".