In Dragon's Den, which investor is known by the nickname “The Queen of the Den”?

Deborah Meaden is the Dragon's Den investor known by the nickname “The Queen of the Den.”

Meaden joined the British panel in the third series, which made her one of the programme's longest-serving investors. She is a businesswoman whose earlier career included work in the leisure and holiday-park industries.

The nickname reflects her prominent position in the programme rather than a formal title. Television coverage and fan discussions have used it to describe her authoritative questioning, strong negotiating style and longevity on the panel.

Meaden is also associated with environmental campaigning and public speaking outside the show. Her investment decisions on Dragon's Den commonly focus on business fundamentals such as margins, distribution, customer demand and the entrepreneur's ability to execute.