Prince Andrew Jokes Dominate Christmas Crackers

This year's Christmas cracker joke competition saw Prince Andrew's public troubles inspire the top entries. The winning joke, submitted by Ben Smith from Chelmsford, humorously pointed to his lack of titles: "Why is Prince Andrew not writing any Christmas books? He hasn't got any titles!" This entry resonated with the public, highlighting the former Duke of York's significant fall from royal status.

A second joke featuring Prince Andrew, which humorously compared him to a snowman "out in the cold," also achieved a notable position in the top 10. This indicates that the story has firmly lodged itself in the British public's consciousness throughout the year. The competition, commissioned by U&Gold, typically selects topical winners that reflect major events.

The finalists' list also included jokes about other prominent figures like Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner, Lily Allen, and Sabrina Carpenter, alongside a popular gag about the Oasis reunion. Comedy critic Bruce Dessau praised the "stellar list" of jokes, noting the variety and topicality that captured the year's headlines.