Frank Skinner Recounts Embarrassing Encounter with Princess Anne During MBE Ceremony

Comedian Frank Skinner reminisced about an awkward moment with Princess Anne during his MBE investiture ceremony. During the ceremony, Skinner was so starstruck by the princess that he became disoriented and asked, “Do I not get my MBE?” Princess Anne playfully responded, “You’re already wearing it – do you want another one?” Skinner also shared an earlier encounter with Sophie Wessex, Duchess of Edinburgh, where she allegedly criticized his performance at the Royal Variety event.

Time for a New England Football Anthem: Frank Skinner Bids Farewell to ‘Three Lions’

Comedian and ‘Three Lions’ co-writer Frank Skinner believes it’s time for a fresh England football anthem to replace the iconic 1996 hit. After 24 years of resounding popularity, Skinner feels the song has run its course, despite its initial chart success and royal endorsement. As the search for a new anthem begins, the comic looks back on the journey of ‘Three Lions,’ its lasting impact, and his own enduring career in comedy.

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