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Watch Prince Charles Amusingly Recall an Awkward 1977 Interview

I’ve always found the Prince of Wales funny, and appreciate that he enjoys making light of (most) situations.  Over the years the public has seen him loosen up, becoming somewhat of a character, and I think most people appreciate that. 

Prince Charles earned a bad rap during his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales as stiff and prone to complaining, but as the heir grows older, people in his company have noticed a thawing, revealing that dry, subtle Windsor humor that is hard to resist.

Prince Charles Laughs as He Dances in Mexico 2014

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No other instance better displays Charles’ ability to play along and have a bit of fun than this video in which he recalls a 1977 interview with Australian TV presenter Molly Meldrum.

Countdown, a popular music TV show down under, is celebrating 40 years on the air.  According to People, His Royal Highness recorded a video about that infamous interview, in which Meldrum flubbed his lines and appeared very, very nervous.

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“Do you not have one of these teleprompters?” a young Charles asked.

“No,” Meldrum said, his face grey.

 

“Was it really 40 years ago?  It only seems like yesterday,” Charles recalled.  “I wish it were tomorrow.  I’d cancel it.”

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