I picked up an old magazine today and read about Prince Charles’ “allowance” and how he felt it was insufficient. I was reminded of an old joke, updated:

While watching a polo match, His Highness heard the call of nature and stood up to go to the lavatory. Since there was one directly behind the private box, he waved off his bodyguard and opened the door. Inside, a man had been hiding and when Charles entered, he pressed a knife against the royal throat.

“Gimme yer money,” the man snarled. Charles replied, “Well, really! Do you know who I am? I am the Prince of Wales.”

The man snorted, “In that event, give me MY money.”