King Charles III once shrieked after encountering cling film for the first time—at least according to a story shared in Tom Bower’s Rebel Prince. In this mini‑episode, we break down the anecdote, why it went viral, and what it reveals (or doesn’t) about royal quirks.

In this mini‑episode, we dive into a bizarre royal anecdote pulled from Tom Bower’s Rebel Prince: the claim that King Charles III once walked into a dining room, saw cling film covering food, and shrieked in confusion. Camilla reportedly rushed in, thinking something was wrong, only to find Charles pointing at the wrapped dish and asking what it was.

We unpack how this story fits into Bower’s broader portrayal of Charles as disconnected from everyday life, explore whether the anecdote holds any weight—especially since Cla ...