A new book about the royal yacht Britannia has revealed Prince Charles sparked a rescue operation after losing a football in the sea off the Isle of Man.
Queen Of The World by Robert Hardman has just been released and tells stories from the famous vessel.
In it, he says the young Prince of Wales booted a football overboard as the yacht sailed to the Isle of Man - only to have it rescued by the crew.
The junior royal was so entertained he kicked it over the side again shortly afterwards, but this time Vice-Admiral Abel Smith refused to stop the ship to retrieve it.
Cider microbrewery planned for Ballasalla
Covid wrongful arrest and torture claims thrown out by court
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday
Manx Utilities wants contractors for HQ refurb
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
Regulator freezes gas prices
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
