Frank Skinner recalls ‘awkward’ exchange with Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frank Skinner has revealed that the Countess of Wessex criticised his performance of “Three Lions” in an uncomfortable exchange that also involved Prince Edward. Frank Skinner and David Baddiel take a selfie with fans in the crowd during the UEFA Euro 2020 championship “Sophie led the way, bearing in mind I'd had a really hard day and I battled on like a trooper. It was like a really awkward thing.” Skinner went on to say that Prince Edward also came up to him and Baddiel and criticised their performance. “I think what's happened is they don't really do this stuff much, and they've been reduced in numbers for various reasons, and so they've been pulled out to do this – and it's a bit of a skill just talking to someone for 10 minutes and not upsetting them.” He added that Prince Edward eventually ran out of things to say to him: “There was a bit where it just died, the conversation – it never happens with the royals – it just like died.