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Princess Royal Mistakes Rugby Star, Starstruck Heyes Remains Silent

2/18/2026

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Anne, Princess Royal, misidentified Joe Heyes as Joe Marler during Calcutta Cup pre-match formalities at Murrayfield.
Heyes did not correct the mistake after the princess praised him for his humor on Celebrity Traitors.
Heyes said he was starstruck and meeting the patron of Scottish Rugby was a special moment.
Joe Marler retired in November 2024 after gaining fame from his appearance on Celebrity Traitors, where he reached the final round.

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Anne, Princess Royal, misidentified Joe Heyes as Joe Marler during Calcutta Cup pre-match formalities at Murrayfield.
Heyes did not correct the mistake after the princess praised him for his humor on Celebrity Traitors.
Heyes said he was starstruck and meeting the patron of Scottish Rugby was a special moment.
Joe Marler retired in November 2024 after gaining fame from his appearance on Celebrity Traitors, where he reached the final round.