Seriously, arranged nonsense would probably be better for all concerned than this nonsense. Not necessarily BEST for all concerned, but we're speaking relatively.
"Um, uh, I dunno? Her."
"I do believe you've just pointed at a vocal opponent to the monarchy who is only here tonight to better plot against you."
"That's a shame and all, but I've already pointed, so..."
"MWUH-HAHAHAHA!"
"Yeah, see? I can't take it back now. She's way too happy about it."