Prince William Hit With BBC Complaints as King Charles Faces Andrew Christmas Showdown
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Prince William Hit With BBC Complaints as King Charles Faces Andrew Christmas Showdown

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 10, 20268 min

Prince William's appearance on The Graham Norton Show triggers 292 complaints to the BBC, with anti-monarchy campaigners accusing the broadcaster of promoting William's Earthshot Prize and giving the Royal Family favorable treatment. Meanwhile, King Charles reportedly faces an uncomfortable Christmas decision: should Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be invited to Sandringham? Anonymous palace sources claim Prince William and Kate Middleton would be deeply unhappy about Andrew returning to the family Christmas table. William also reveals his unusual pub order, cider with ice, in the special edition of Country Life he guest-edited. He sends an emotional message to two explorers preparing...

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