The recording of the latest edition of Have I Got News For You’ included drama as well as comedy. Taking the reins as guest host was comedian Jason Manford, appearing on the programme for a 3rd time, with comedian Laura Smyth making her debut appearance on the panel, and a first appearance on the show from former transport secretary, Labour MP Louise Haigh.

Watch a clip from tonight’s episode HERE.

As the panel were just beginning to get stuck into a busy week of news, the show was interrupted mid-recording by a member of HIGNFY’s production team, informing host Manford of the breaking news that King Charles had decided to strip his controversy-laden brother Andrew of all his titles, including ‘Prince’, and that he would be leaving his Royal Lodge accommodation.

“We’ve got some breaking news…! This is the news that Andrew is no longer a Prince…” Manford informed, prompting cheers for the audience.

“The bad news is he's become King…” Paul Merton joked.

“What else is he losing?” Manford asked.

“Is it the house?” Merton answered, prompting more cheers from the audience.

“And he's losing the love of the public…” Hislop added.

“Yeah, he's losing his lease on Royal Lodge,” Manford clarified. “I’ve heard Rachel Reeves has got a place to rent though…”

“Where’s he going? Siberia’s nice this time of year,” Hislop joked.

“He’s actually moving to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk,” Manford answered.

“What have the people of Sandringham done?” Hislop replied, laughing.

“This is the news that Andrew has lost all of his titles,” Manford concluded. “It's humiliating, I’ve got tins of tuna chunks in the cupboard that can still legally call themselves Princes. According to the statement from Buckingham Palace, Prince Andrew has been forced to give up all of his Styles, Titles and Honours. However he does get to keep his Pizza Express loyalty card…” Manford joked.

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