Just another working lunch ... and 120 people have all spoken to the Prince The first annual review of the working life of Prince Charles is about to be published. In the past week Andrew Alderson has been given unprecedented access to observe the heir to the throne at work - and a gruelling week it was

From: The Sunday Telegraph London | Date: June 27, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

GEORGE JAMES had dug deep into his wardrobe and brought out his best grey suit to match his new claret tie. On top of wanting to look his smartest, he had spent days rehearsing what he would say as he was introduced to the Prince of Wales.

When the big moment arrived and the Prince's outstretched right hand came towards him, Mr James did not fluff his lines.

"I was working on the mail train in 1948, Sir, and I'd stayed overnight in digs in Plymouth after coming up from Penzance. In the evening the man who owned the house came down the stairs and said: `It's a boy! Princess Elizabeth has had a ...

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