ANNA MIKHAILOVA: The shadow Treasury Minister apparently saw no conflict of interest in accepting a £360 jolly from Lloyds Banking Group to visit the Chelsea Flower Show plus dinner for two.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Newly invested Knight of the Garter Tony Blair had to wait until after the death of Prince Philip to receive the honour from the Queen, according to author Gyles Brandreth.
Bake Off presenter Prue Leith s vintage Jaguar broke down and had to be pushed by four stewards before being quietly removed from the Pageant, after starring in Dames in their Jags .
Following close behind Dame Joan, 89, was fashion model Twiggy, 72, and GBBO s Prue Leith who were both honoured by Her Majesty in 2019 and 2021 respectively.