Asked on a podcast how he would like to be remembered, he adds: 'I mean, did the Queen play Tony Blair ? Did the Queen play Brian Clough? I don't think she did, did she?' Told HM was a talented mimic, he asks: 'Who's gonna tell her that she's not? Oh well done Your Majesty, that's wonderful that Tommy Cooper you just did. Well done.' The Welsh sense of humour is no laughing matter. ...read
Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail's recent articles
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: While the King's doctors express gratification at his progress, they are concerned about his determination to take on so many engagements
While the King's doctors express gratification at his progress, a source reports their concern about his determination to take on so many external engagements. In the next six weeks events Charles wants to attend include the Chelsea Flower Show, Trooping the Colour, Garter Day, Royal Ascot and the state visit by the Emperor of Japan. With Camilla on the side of the medics urging caution, she has been reminding him to slow down with discreet notes in his briefings including 'softly, softly catches the monkey' and 'prudens qui patiens' [the prudent man is patient]. ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Harry's appearance at St Paul's Invictus excitement will be seen as a victory for Team Sussex
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Harry's appearance at St Paul's Invictus excitement on Wednesday was seen as a victory for Team Sussex with no other Royals present and an absence of London liverymen. This allowed Harry to wander around the congregation chatting and shaking hands - making the point that it was his service. The timing, clashing with the first garden party of the season, ensured the Royals would be busy. Of the nine active working royals, seven were at the garden party while the Duke of Kent went to Westminster Abbey for Stirling Moss's memorial service. The ninth, Prince William , remained at Windsor. ...read
May 2024
April 2024
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- Horrific moment grandmother's beloved cocker spaniel is mauled to death by two Chinese fighter dogs 'owned by local Mayor' - who is 'yet to apologise for the vicious attack'
- Childcare vs pay: The salary you need to make being a working parent profitable
- Queen Camilla pledges not to buy any more fur in latest Palace move away from animal products - after foie gras banned, holy oil for anointing the King was 'cruelty-free' and Coronation roll produced on paper for the first time
- Jimmy Carter's grandson says the 99-year-old president is 'coming to the end' after more than a year in hospice care
- Pictured: Woman, 81, killed in 'axe attack' at her sister-in-law's 75th birthday tea party
- Russia amasses more than half a million troops on the front line in dramatic bid to overpower Ukrainian forces as analyst warns outlook for Western-backed nation 'is bleak'
- Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd cuts a dejected figure out with female pal after being branded a 'psychopath' by the 'real' Martha - as Netflix is slammed for lack of safeguarding
- Prince William praises 'amazing' Aston Villa as his boyhood club qualify for the Champions League for the first time after 'historic season'
- Driver, 20, deliberately rammed and killed electric bike rider, 22, in hit-and-run to 'teach him a lesson' for 'showboating' and pulling wheelies in the street, court told
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- Coffee-loving businessman, 35, left 'brain damaged' after slipping in puddle of Baileys at Heathrow 'was laden down with tray of Starbucks espressos and latte macchiatos while racing for his plane', court hears
- Mother-of-three, 30, took her own life to escape abusive partner who said she would be doing everyone 'a favour' after police failings
- Another looming high rise and more traffic gridlock...or a welcome boost for local businesses? Locals divided over Asda's plans to build 1,500 'affordable' apartments above its largest store in West London
- A Hard Day's Night! Evening Beatles by Candlelight concert held at historic Winchester Cathedral was so loud audience members were forced to walk out
- Trump trial live updates: Ex-president could mount no defense... as his lawyers reveal he will wait until the last minute to decide if he takes the stand
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- Florida cops seize 'boat of interest' that may have struck and killed ballerina Ella Riley Adler, 15, while she was waterskiing in Miami
- Top banker's cross-dressing son, 19, is arrested in Bahamas for groping woman at $90k-a-year members-only club before her husband slapped him
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- Jimmy Carter's grandson says the 99-year-old president is 'coming to the end' after more than a year in hospice care
- Former Obama campaign worker and her wife are both killed in head-on smash after car crossed center line and slammed into Jeep she was traveling in
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- Outrage as migrants who beat up cops in Times Square are all offered plea deals that would land some in jail for less than a year
- The mysterious suicide that rocked Washington: How drug lobbyist linked to the Clintons was found dead at an ultra-exclusive golf club frequented by presidents... and left just a three-word note
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