EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Harry’s ‘eviction’ from Frogmore Cottage all but confirms his demotion

Harry’s eviction from Frogmore Cottage hastens his demotion as Councilor of State. While King Charles’s changes to the council list (promoting Anne and Edward and demoting Harry and Andrew) were enough, the absence of a UK residence confirms Harry’s descent. His residence in the United States is not a bar to his place in the succession. Perhaps the King and William should stick to the rule of monarch and heir traveling separately. If something happens to both of them before George turns 18, Harry would become Prince Regent. And if he refuses, the honor falls to Andrew.

What game is Sarah Fergsuon playing? When asked her opinion of the Duchess of Sussex, Fergie replied: “I don’t really know Meghan.” I haven’t really met her. According to Harry, when he and Meghan visited Fergie on the way to Meghan’s first meeting with the Queen, she asked him: “Do you know how to curtsy?” Harry writes: ‘Fergie did a demo once. Meg followed suit… As we walked toward the door, Fergie and I leaned into Meg, whispering quick reminders. Funny how memories vary.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: What are the chances Jessica Fellowes (pictured left), niece of Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, will throw weeds in front of the King at his coronation?

What are the chances Jessica Fellowes, niece of Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, will throw weeds in front of the King at his coronation? Apparently, Charles was impressed with the bouquet of flowers, herbs and spices that he carried when he distributed the Royal Maundy last year.

And last month he enjoyed the rose petals thrown before him on a Brick Lane walk. But don’t place any bets on Paddy Power just yet. Writer Jessica, pictured, who has petitioned to revive the role of royal weed spreader, may hit the weed dampers with Westminster Abbey’s ban on confetti and rice. She clogs all the nooks and crannies, wreaking havoc on the sacristans.

Former Daily Mail cartoonist Trog, aka Wally Fawkes, who has died aged 98, recently searched for a flu shot, explaining: “I was in the doctor’s waiting room with a lot of slightly apprehensive seniors at various stages of decay when the speakers came a sound of music.It was Frank Sinatra singing, “And now the end is near…” We all looked at each other and burst with joy.

Gyles Brandreth, who turns 75 tomorrow, recalls his Oxford Union presidency when visiting speaker Jeremy Thorpe warmed to him. “He jumped across the debate chamber, literally jumping over the benches, in his seeming excitement at greeting me,” Gyles tells the Oldie. You had a narrow escape, Gyles. Loving Jeremy could have made your dog shoot.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Gyles Brandreth, 75 tomorrow, recalls his Oxford Union presidency when visiting speaker Jeremy Thorpe was head over heels for him

Confirming his ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ early attempts at romance, Four Weddings and a Funeral writer Richard Curtis tells the Radio Times: ‘I remember being at a wedding. There was a girl. We had a dance. I thought: “This is heaven.” She said, “Where are you staying tonight?” And instead of saying, “Wherever you stay…” I said, “I’ll go back with my friend John and we’ll play Boggle.” I never saw her again.’