EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince Andrew could be holding his head in his hands after Florida governor Ron DeSantis allows the release of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2006 trial

Can Prince Andrew be blamed for holding his head in his hands? Hot on the heels of January’s release of embarrassing court documents that dimmed any hope of restoring the Duke’s reputation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a law authorizing the release of new grand jury documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2006 trial.

It is not yet known if Andrew will join this group. DeSantis declares: ‘The public deserves to know who participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trade. No one should be shielded from justice because of their wealth or status.’

Although there is no evidence linking Andrew to Epstein’s crimes and he protests his innocence, the constant trickle of incriminating details about his friend means he is unlikely to ever be seen smiling from the balcony of Buckingham Palace again.

Lord (Charles) Moore of Etchingham claims a group of international photo agencies created Kate’s photoshop embarrassment out of anger.

‘I hope it is not unduly cynical to point out that these agencies hate the fact that HRH distributes her own images (without charge),’ said his lordship.

‘Her home-made pictures take the bread out of the agencies’ mouths. Suppose other world figures get the DIY habit – what will become of the professionals? Are the agencies trying to teach the princess a lesson?’

After shaming Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson reveals he has a personal trainer, another Keir – the son of left-wing Scottish barrister Helena Kennedy.

‘He is a food puritan and makes me give an honest (like) picture of my intake in the form of a daily food diary.’

Mandy tells The Spectator admitting he was seen sneaking into a restaurant on Marylebone Lane to buy a doughnut, adding: “Needless to say (my trainer) has an extremely negative view of donuts and almost anything else that’s fun to eat.”

Father Ted’s Mrs Doyle, aka Pauline McLynn, was attacked by a fox near Belgrade filming the 2020 series of the BBC’s Pilgrimage.

Fellow pilgrim Adrian Chiles, who recalled the incident at the launch of a new series of the religious show, said the footage was never shown by the BBC.

‘I remember Pauline having a fight with a rabid fox who bit her,’ he reveals. If the fox was rabid, wouldn’t Pauline be squirming and foaming at the mouth?

As it is her normal appearance on Father Ted, the jury will retire to consider its verdict of guilty.

Cheltenham punter Rich Ricci fell foul of bookmaker Coral’s affordability rules when he called from the racecourse to bet £500.

He was asked for proof that he had the funds. Ricci, owner of winner Lossiemouth, pocketed £44m when he left Barclays in 2013 and won £400,000 in one day after three of his horses won at Cheltenham. He took his efforts elsewhere.

Asked about his ‘goals’ when he turns 80 next year, fresh-faced rocker and father-of-eight Sir Rod Stewart promises: ‘No more babies. The banana is back in the fruit box.’