CLASSICAL singer Russell Watson

has fond memories of being insulted by Prince Philip. ‘I loved the Duke of Edinburgh — he was always hilarious,’ says the 55-year-old tenor. ‘I met him after performing at Buckingham Palace in 2011. The Duke said to me: “You don’t need a microphone — it [your voice] can be heard in space.” Later, he said to my wife: “You must be deaf, living with him.” My wife looked back at Prince Philip and said: “Pardon?” He burst out laughing.’