Ever wondered what dining with royalty is like? Well, it can be more surprising than you’d expect! Harriet James, once of the country band Pearl, TN, dishes some intriguing details from her new memoir. Picture this: a formal dinner near York over 20 years ago, with a 45-year-old Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor present. Amidst a sea of black-tie elegance, Andrew turns heads by showing up in jeans and a grey cardigan.
But the real shocker? His opening question to Harriet: “How many people have you slept with?” Yep, that happened! Harriet, unfazed, shot back, “You can’t ask me that! How many people have you slept with?” What ensued was an audibly pompous gasp from Andrew. Talk about a royal dinner showdown!
Flash forward to more recent times, and Andrew’s attempts to keep a low profile are evident. He recently popped up at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, sunglasses on and ever discreet. Observers noted that family members, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, seemed to show him support.
So, what do you think of Harriet’s dinner debacle? And do you think Andrew is winning friends and allies with his laid-back (or laid-bare) approach? Let’s hear your thoughts!