Twitter had some wild theories about the 'emergency' royal meeting.

It was 3am in the UK when all Royal staff members were called to Buckingham Palace for an ’emergency’ meeting, to be held first thing on Thursday morning.

Needless to say, such a summons doesn’t happen often and the whole world held its breath…

I’m not even British but I’m scrolling through the #buckinghampalace hashtag like pic.twitter.com/cIDgchMo8M

— Berta (@BertaV19) May 4, 2017

At the same time as holding its breath, the whole world also engaged in wild speculation. As is the way of Twitter.

Some of the speculation was fearful: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both in their 90s and there was worry there had been a health scare, or worse.

Much of the speculation was humorous: Harry Potter and the Royal Corgies were commonly referenced.

Quite simply, we were desperate for news.

Okay @BBC we’re waiting #BuckinghamPalace pic.twitter.com/Bq5biUYduS

— JoAnne O’Bar Legat (@rebellegrrl) May 4, 2017

Now that the reason for the meeting has been confirmed – Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is stepping down from royal duties –  it’s time to look at some of the wildest theories that followed the Queen’s unexpected request.

Voldemort had returned

@jk_rowling are the rumors true? Is he back? Is Voldemort back? #BuckinghamPalace

— Steph Hunt (@rainedaywoman) May 4, 2017

The ministry has fallen,
Scrimgeour is dead,
They’re coming..#buckinghampalace

— Sam Ferguson (@SamFergusonPEI) May 4, 2017

The Chamber of Secrets has been opened once again #BuckinghamPalace

— Nick (@Nicolasjz) May 4, 2017

The Brits were “taking back” the US… or planning something more extreme.

I hope the announcement from #BuckinghamPalace is that Her Majesty is dismissing the President of the United States and reclaiming the US.

— Mrigank Tyagi (@TheMrigankTyagi) May 4, 2017

The meeting @ #BuckinghamPalace pic.twitter.com/xxHOLSnCHn

— Rod Bryan (@RodMBryan) May 4, 2017

The Corgies were central to a lot of speculation… (Thank God they’re safe)

Has anyone counted the Corgies lately?#BuckinghamPalace pic.twitter.com/TzscslMBWu

— Beardy McBeardface (@gcarrick) May 4, 2017

I for one welcome our new Corgi Overlords.. #BuckinghamPalace pic.twitter.com/BSBlH39ilB

— Chef YourBoyE (@The_Eccles) May 4, 2017

“Got a new Corgi. Just thought you’d all want to know.” #BuckinghamPalace pic.twitter.com/sR2Ii4dtAR

— Anthony B. Masters (@anthonybmasters) May 4, 2017

If it wasn’t the Corgies, it was all about about Prince Harry.

My guess? Harry got married in Vegas #buckinghampalace

— Jenny Smith (@JenniferAnneSm6) May 4, 2017

#buckinghampalace best case scenario is that every one has given up their rights to the throne and Harry will be King. pic.twitter.com/dbEJIDFdSr

— Koop (@TwitchKoopiez) May 4, 2017

Several theories were over-the-top British.

Rumour has it the #BuckinghamPalace meeting is about a plan to make it illegal for anyone to put the milk first in a cup of tea.

— Nash Nashy (@NASHterpiece) May 4, 2017

#BuckinghamPalace Emergency meeting of all staff…Dust found on skirting boards,no toilet roll & some one left the milk out???? pic.twitter.com/B40jJKqRqP

— Kassasimone Le Boo (@rosiewhatacutie) May 4, 2017

Perhaps, Queen Elizabeth II was looking for attention…

Queen “I don’t think anyone cares about us anymore”
Philip “Of course the do! Hold my beer” *organises random meeting #BuckinghamPalace

— Andrew Campey (@AndrewCampey) May 4, 2017

The Buckingham Palace rooms were up for rent… Holiday, anyone?

Queen “I don’t think anyone cares about us anymore”
Philip “Of course the do! Hold my beer” *organises random meeting #BuckinghamPalace

— Andrew Campey (@AndrewCampey) May 4, 2017

Oh, and the Queen was going to be the next Dr. Who… Of course!

OMG she’s going to be the new Doctor isn’t she? #BuckinghamPalace

— Grant Williamson (@ozjimbob) May 4, 2017