Post by pledm on Nov 13, 2008 13:17:53 GMT -5
Prince Charles 60th birthday;
A little concert for the princes BD,would have loved to see it;
Birthday treat: Prince Charles shares a laugh with comedy legend Robin Williams at the We Are Not Amused comedy gala in London
A host of talented comedians had Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince Harry in stitches on Wednesday night as the royal trio stepped out for a comedy night entitled 'We Are Most Amused' in honour of the heir's 60th birthday.
Opening the star-studded show was American comic Robin Williams, making his first major UK stage appearance in 27 years. Taking to the boards at the New Wimbledon Theatre, the Chicago-born actor and comedian greeted the Prince with the words: "Wassup Wales? House of Windsor keeping it real?."
Master of ceremonies John Cleese starred in a short sketch with Andrew Sachs as the pair reprised their Fawlty Towers' roles. The actor went on to introduce other acts during the evening, including Bill Bailey, who had Charles in hysterics as he improvised on his keyboard how the Belarusian national anthem might sound.
Other favourites taking their turn on the stage during the evening of laughter included Rowan Atkinson, who delivered a sermon as a bumbling vicar, and This Morning hosts Phillip Scofield and Fern Britton who had Camilla wiping the tears from her eyes with their pre-recorded skit.
During his turn at the bash, which included performances from Alistair McGowan and Joan Rivers, impressionist Jon Culshaw received a warm laugh from Charles as he congratulated him on "finally qualifying for the Government's winter fuel allowance."
There was one last surprise in store for the audience at the show – which will be broadcast on Saturday night – as the grand finale of ballet dancers revealed fellow Monty Python star Eric Idle in their number. All the performers from the evening then joined the comedian on stage as he burst into a rendition of classic tune Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.
Prince Harry shares a laugh with Monty Python's Eric Idle at the gala evening, held in aid of the Prince's Trust and to celebrate the heir's 60th birthday
Host John Cleese and Andrew Sachs reprised their roles from iconic sitcom Fawlty Towers, much to the delight of the audience
Prince Harry talks to John Cleese backstage at the Wimbledon Theatre after his irreverent performance
Prince Harry and John Cleese backstage at the comedy night in honour of the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday
He's bravely fought for his country in Afghanistan and is a regular in newspaper gossip pages but it appears Prince Harry is rather coy about his most recognisable feature - his hair.
At the end of a comedy night in honour of the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday the young royal told comedian John Cleese: 'I'm not ginger. I'm auburn, that's what I've been told.'
Earlier in the day Cleese had announced he's had a hair transplant and showed it off to Richard and Judy on their TV show.
The prince enjoyed the comedy night - being hosted by Cleese - with his father and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Other stars at the revue in the New Wimbledon Theatre, south London, included actor Robin Williams, comedienne Joan Rivers and John Cleese's Fawlty Towers co-star Andrew Sachs who reprised his role as Manuel for a sketch with Cleese.
After the show the royals went back stage to meet the comics who had entertained them.
It's not the first time Prince Harry has mentioned his hair colour.
In July 2007 at the Concert for Diana in memory of his mother the Prince told a teenage guest he had been bullied about his ginger hair.
'You must be joking': The prince enjoys a joke with U.S. comics Robin Williams and Joan Rivers - with Andrew Sachs in character as Manuel in the background
Fourteen-year-old Maxine Broadfoot, who had won the Diana award for counselling, said: 'He asked if he could come and get some counselling because he gets bullied for being ginger.'
Maxine's father Rob added: 'When she said she did counselling Harry said maybe he should come to her because he gets bullied about his red hair.
'When they all laughed he said 'no, I do seriously'.
'They were only having a joke about it but his army buddies must give him a ribbing for it.'
Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy is also reported to have nicknamed him the 'Big Ginger' and the prince once revealed that his mother had called him Ginger throughout his childhood.
Meanwhile Cleese showed off his hair transplant to presenting couple Richard and Judy earlier last night.
The Fawlty Towers and Monty Python star revealed he had had the recent operation while being interviewed for the couple's TV show.
While discussing a hip operation he had a few years ago, Cleese announced: 'As we're talking operations, since I saw you last, I've had a hair transplant.'
I`m a british fan and the comics that were there would have been great to see.
A little concert for the princes BD,would have loved to see it;
Birthday treat: Prince Charles shares a laugh with comedy legend Robin Williams at the We Are Not Amused comedy gala in London
A host of talented comedians had Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince Harry in stitches on Wednesday night as the royal trio stepped out for a comedy night entitled 'We Are Most Amused' in honour of the heir's 60th birthday.
Opening the star-studded show was American comic Robin Williams, making his first major UK stage appearance in 27 years. Taking to the boards at the New Wimbledon Theatre, the Chicago-born actor and comedian greeted the Prince with the words: "Wassup Wales? House of Windsor keeping it real?."
Master of ceremonies John Cleese starred in a short sketch with Andrew Sachs as the pair reprised their Fawlty Towers' roles. The actor went on to introduce other acts during the evening, including Bill Bailey, who had Charles in hysterics as he improvised on his keyboard how the Belarusian national anthem might sound.
Other favourites taking their turn on the stage during the evening of laughter included Rowan Atkinson, who delivered a sermon as a bumbling vicar, and This Morning hosts Phillip Scofield and Fern Britton who had Camilla wiping the tears from her eyes with their pre-recorded skit.
During his turn at the bash, which included performances from Alistair McGowan and Joan Rivers, impressionist Jon Culshaw received a warm laugh from Charles as he congratulated him on "finally qualifying for the Government's winter fuel allowance."
There was one last surprise in store for the audience at the show – which will be broadcast on Saturday night – as the grand finale of ballet dancers revealed fellow Monty Python star Eric Idle in their number. All the performers from the evening then joined the comedian on stage as he burst into a rendition of classic tune Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.
Prince Harry shares a laugh with Monty Python's Eric Idle at the gala evening, held in aid of the Prince's Trust and to celebrate the heir's 60th birthday
Host John Cleese and Andrew Sachs reprised their roles from iconic sitcom Fawlty Towers, much to the delight of the audience
Prince Harry talks to John Cleese backstage at the Wimbledon Theatre after his irreverent performance
Prince Harry and John Cleese backstage at the comedy night in honour of the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday
He's bravely fought for his country in Afghanistan and is a regular in newspaper gossip pages but it appears Prince Harry is rather coy about his most recognisable feature - his hair.
At the end of a comedy night in honour of the Prince of Wales' 60th birthday the young royal told comedian John Cleese: 'I'm not ginger. I'm auburn, that's what I've been told.'
Earlier in the day Cleese had announced he's had a hair transplant and showed it off to Richard and Judy on their TV show.
The prince enjoyed the comedy night - being hosted by Cleese - with his father and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Other stars at the revue in the New Wimbledon Theatre, south London, included actor Robin Williams, comedienne Joan Rivers and John Cleese's Fawlty Towers co-star Andrew Sachs who reprised his role as Manuel for a sketch with Cleese.
After the show the royals went back stage to meet the comics who had entertained them.
It's not the first time Prince Harry has mentioned his hair colour.
In July 2007 at the Concert for Diana in memory of his mother the Prince told a teenage guest he had been bullied about his ginger hair.
'You must be joking': The prince enjoys a joke with U.S. comics Robin Williams and Joan Rivers - with Andrew Sachs in character as Manuel in the background
Fourteen-year-old Maxine Broadfoot, who had won the Diana award for counselling, said: 'He asked if he could come and get some counselling because he gets bullied for being ginger.'
Maxine's father Rob added: 'When she said she did counselling Harry said maybe he should come to her because he gets bullied about his red hair.
'When they all laughed he said 'no, I do seriously'.
'They were only having a joke about it but his army buddies must give him a ribbing for it.'
Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy is also reported to have nicknamed him the 'Big Ginger' and the prince once revealed that his mother had called him Ginger throughout his childhood.
Meanwhile Cleese showed off his hair transplant to presenting couple Richard and Judy earlier last night.
The Fawlty Towers and Monty Python star revealed he had had the recent operation while being interviewed for the couple's TV show.
While discussing a hip operation he had a few years ago, Cleese announced: 'As we're talking operations, since I saw you last, I've had a hair transplant.'
I`m a british fan and the comics that were there would have been great to see.
