London - A pub called the Prince of Wales was sent a demand for an unpaid gas bill of more than £1 770 (R31 138) - addressed to Prince Charles.
Landlord Terry Gaskin, 57, thought it was a wind up when he read the shock demand from British Gas to the heir to the throne.
The letter, which starts off “Your Royal Highness”, said the energy firm had repeatedly contacted the prince over the sum and was referring the matter to debt collectors.
But Mr Gaskin, who has run the pub in Broxted, Essex, for three years, is not on main gas. British Gas says it does not know how the letter was sent and has since apologised.
A spokesman said: “His Royal Highness can rest assured that he was not the intended recipient of this letter.”
Despite a ribbing from regulars, Mr Gaskin sees the funny side. “I am sure it is not him who deals with the household bills - maybe Camilla...” he said.
Daily Mail