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Mike Tindall published his first book yesterday and Princess Anne’s son-in-law wanted to downplay the fact that it shares part of its title with Boris Johnson’s memoirs, Unleashed.
The former England rugby captain hopes to knock Boris’ book off the top of the best-seller list with the tome he wrote with Alex Payne and James Haskell, the co-hosts of his sports podcast.
His is called The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Unleashed, and Tindall took to social media to draw comparisons to the former Prime Minister’s Unleashed.
In a funny post, Zara Tindall’s husband first pointed out that they both use the word in the title and said that Boris’s book is written by a “controversial blonde author” while his has a “controversial blonde co-author.”
This is believed to be a reference to fellow former England player Haskell, who hit the headlines last year when he split from his wife, Chloe Madeley, daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
Mike Tindall published his first book yesterday and Princess Anne’s son-in-law wanted to downplay the fact that it shares part of its title with Boris Johnson’s memoirs, Unleashed.
The former England rugby captain hopes to knock Boris’s book off the top of the bestseller list with the tome he wrote with Alex Payne and James Haskell.
In a funny post, Zara Tindall’s husband pointed out for the first time that they both use the word in the title.
Tindall also says that Boris suffered a “political fall from grace”, while the authors of his own book suffered “the ultimate general fall from grace”.
It’s unclear what he’s referring to, but Tindall has plenty of options to choose from. You may be thinking about your time in the jungle in 2022, when you competed on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, or perhaps when you were fined £25,000 by the Rugby Football Union for “serious misconduct” in 2011. . for enjoying a ‘midget throwing contest’ with some mates in a bar in New Zealand.
He jokes that Boris’s memoirs include “stories of debauched parties”, a reference to the fine he received for attending a gathering during lockdown. Tindall’s book, he says, presents “libertine but legal party stories.” And he adds of both: “It makes good firewood.”
Boris and Tindall compete not only with each other’s releases but also with Prince Harry’s Spare, which was published in paperback yesterday.
Police stop Royal to make way for VIP
Even the youngest royals stop in their tracks when a high-ranking member of ‘The Firm’ passes by.
The Earl of Snowdon, son of Princess Margaret, was told by police to wait on his bike in Chelsea while a VIP passed by in a Range Rover. It is not known who was in the vehicle, but it is likely a member of the Royal Family.
Unless, of course, Taylor Swift was in town. The star became embroiled in a political row after it was revealed he was given a police escort to and from Wembley for his August concerts.
The Earl of Snowdon, son of Princess Margaret, was told by police to wait on his bike in Chelsea while a VIP passed by in a Range Rover.
The star became embroiled in a political row after it was revealed he was given a police escort to and from Wembley for his August concerts. She is pictured here with Made in Chelsea’s Mark Francis Vandelli.
Sue Johnston reflects on the drama of Generation Z
Royle Family star Sue Johnston, 80, admits to having second thoughts after agreeing to star in Channel 4’s new zombie apocalypse drama Generation Z.
“My first scene on my first day was where I bit someone’s nose and I remember thinking, ‘God, why are we doing this?’ says the actress.
He adds: “The supporting artists were fantastic, very committed; you didn’t feel as stupid as if you swallowed your arm.”
Miranda Priestly is certainly not impressed
This would not have impressed Miranda Priestly, the demanding, perfectionist magazine editor played by Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.
I hear that the Dominion Theater in the West End, where the musical version of Sir Elton John’s hit film is playing, has canceled three performances without giving any explanation to ticket holders. A spokesperson tells me the cancellations are due to television appearances or promotions. American singer and actress Vanessa Williams plays Priestly.
Westwood’s granddaughter is in fashion after a fight with the brand
Dame Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter Cora Corre dramatically quit the late designer’s brand this week, accusing her ‘bullying’ boss of betraying her grandmother’s legacy.
And the 27-year-old model and activist showed that she had no plans to give up the spotlight by appearing at the Elle Style Awards in a striking sheer top and an open-front black leather skirt.
It is unclear if her outfit was designed by her grandmother’s brand.
Cora, left, resigned from her position as campaign manager for the Westwood brand in a letter sent to all staff.
Cora Corre dramatically quit the late designer’s brand this week, accusing her ‘bullying’ boss of betraying her grandmother’s legacy.
Is the jail spell to blame for Fry’s OBE snub?
Stephen Fry was once described as a “national treasure” by King Charles and is involved in numerous charities. So why has he never been awarded an OBE, let alone a knighthood?
“It would be indelicate of me to say it,” laughs the host and comedian. ‘Who knows? It may be because my past life has been that of a very, very evil monkey. Because I went to prison when I was young and (I’ve) written about several things I did wrong when I was a little older.’
Fry, 67, who received a three-month sentence for fraud after stealing a credit card from a family friend, says: “No, I don’t think that’s the reason… it’s not polite to say so.” “.
He adds, intriguingly: “I may have been offered and said no, but I would never say if that were the case.”
The Chelsea Flower Guesthouse Show
They are always a splendid sight at the Chelsea Flower Show, held in the grounds of their home, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. But next year the Chelsea pensioners will have their own garden (I hear designed just for them) which will be the star of the show.
Dave Green is creating the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden. Green-fingered veterans are getting involved and their ideas have shaped the design, including a touch of scarlet on the seats, which will be made from the pensioners’ recycled ceremonial uniforms.