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Princess Anne receives good news at nephew Prince William's expense

The princess's gain represents a setback for the prince, though the outlet provided no details about the specific developments involved.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMagazine says Princess Anne has received good news, and it comes at the expense of her nephew, Prince William.

  2. Cormac AldershawWell, as I told the two footmen, family news is always a seesaw. Somebody goes up, and somebody gets a sad little letter.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDo you have an opinion on who comes out ahead?

  4. Cormac AldershawI play a duke for a living, so I think I'm qualified. I'd say the aunt, because aunts always know where the good biscuits are.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is not in the article.

  6. Cormac AldershawNeither is the truth, Vera. Which brings me to The Duke of Lower Wimble, where I ride a horse I'm told is real.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTold?

  8. Cormac AldershawAs I told the three footmen, it's a very good horse. We only ever shot it from the back.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you about the research. Did you study the real royals before playing a duke?

  10. Cormac AldershawI studied them deeply. Mostly a board game from my childhood called Crown Rush. I was the thimble.

  11. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHave you actually watched a single royal drama?

  12. Cormac AldershawNo. As I told the four footmen, I get dizzy at the opening music. There. I've said it, and I feel lighter.

  13. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat took courage. Now a lightning round: tea or coffee?

  14. Cormac AldershawGravy.

  15. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCrown or tiara?

  16. Cormac AldershawWhichever one has a handle.

  17. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAunt or nephew?

  18. Cormac AldershawFive footmen say aunt, and the gravy boat abstains. It's my understudy, and it's very discreet.

  19. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorComing up later, a pumpkin has broken a record that stood for only a week. And I'm wondering if it finally earns the word massive.

  20. Cormac AldershawThe Duke of Lower Wimble arrives Sunday. Thank you, Vera, and goodnight to every footman out there.

  21. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe gravy boat declined to comment. The palace could learn from that restraint.

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