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Right royal mix-up - Princess Anne mistakes England prop Heyes for TV star Marler
Princess Anne confused England prop Joe Heyes with retired TV personality Joe Marler during Six Nations match; Heyes was starstruck and did not correct her.
- During the Guinness Six Nations match at Murrayfield, Princess Anne mistook 26-year-old tighthead prop Heyes for retired England prop Marler in the pre-anthem presentation.
- Because Marler moved into entertainment after retiring in 2024, his TV profile as a Celebrity Traitors finalist last November helps explain the recognition, while Heyes has long been told he resembles Marler and said `I’ve had all sorts about me looking like Joe Marler`.
- Describing his reaction, Heyes said `She thought I was Joe Marler, which was... quite upsetting` and that `I didn't correct her because I was a bit starstruck to start with. I didn't really know what to say!` after the Princess Royal told him `You're awfully funny on TV!`
- England's 31-20 defeat prompted Steve Borthwick, England head coach, to make three changes including Henry Pollock earning his first Test start after seven bench appearances.
- Commenting on the day, Heyes said he described meeting the union patron as `It was a very cool experience` and added he enjoys meeting the union patron, calling him `one of the best captains that I have played under`.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right8Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
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45% Right
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C 33%
R 45%
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