It is a bit embarassing that such an renowned journalist as mr Paxman can loose himself in futilities which trap himself.
He wrote about Prince Charles' demand that for breakfast there must always be seven eggs, boiled from extremely soft (number one) to rock hard (number 7) and all gradations in between. The Prince then makes a choice between the seven eggs, depending on his taste.
Asked about the source for this information mr Paxman: he heard it 'from friends'. But apparently he had not checked this information at all.
Chris Barber, who for 11 years was Chef of the princely kitchens: 'Prince Charles never ever throws food away. And he also never eats an egg at all for breakfast'.
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