Oct 26, 2009, 12:04 GMT
Queen Elizabeth thinks the British National Party (BNP) is "a disgrace".
The 83-year-old monarch is reportedly furious the controversial political party - led by right-wing convicted racist Nick Griffin - has used Winston Churchill's image in a party election broadcast.
A palace insider told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "The queen thinks it is a disgrace that the name of such a courageous leader in our hour of need has been hijacked in this way.
"She believes it is important the royal family redoubles its efforts to stem the tide of this division. It is unhealthy and not British."
Griffin also quoted the famous wartime leader's iconic "blood, toil, tears and sweat" in his party's manifesto and claimed Churchill hated Muslims and would have been a BNP member if he was alive today.
Elizabeth is said to have phoned other members of her family to ask them to join her in opposition to Griffin and the party.
The source continued: "Her Majesty is a symbol of what is good about our nation. We are a country that has always prided itself on the tolerance and common sense of its people.
She is and always will be above party politics. But she is appalled that Churchill's name should be used to spread division."
Prince Charles' former Press Secretary Colleen Harris added: "I am not surprised the queen is taking such a clear stance. One of the royal family's key roles is to put the united back into the United Kingdom.
"The queen has been performing that unifying role impeccably for years, always rising above issues of colour, religion and race. She is absolutely right to galvanise every member of the royal family to play their part in uniting the country at this time."
A Buckingham Palace spokesman refused to comment on the issue.
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