The 'There Is No Queen of England' meme originates from the 2010 DreamWorks animated film Megamind, specifically featuring the antagonist Hal Stewart (Tighten). In the scene, Tighten intimidates Roxanne Ritchi by listing various fictional entities before shockingly claiming there is no Queen of England. While intended to be a villainous rant, the internet repurposed it as a versatile template for 'truth-telling' or gaslighting. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, the meme saw a massive resurgence, transitioning from a movie quote to a literal (albeit dark) commentary on current events, and it remains a staple for pointing out things that no longer exist or are perceived as myths.