'I do know the story'

Who knows the full details surrounding the allegations over Prince Charles?

Neil Hamilton, former Tory MP:
"I do know what the details of the allegations are. I have known since Monday morning."

Jilly Cooper, author:
"I have heard about the allegations but I don't know the details. I have heard various rumours and I don't believe any of them. I was a journalist and one is always interested in these things but I don't want to be drawn into it."

Barry Norman, film critic:
"Yes. I am not interested in details of the allegations. Whatever happened, or whether it happened at all, it is no business of mine nor anybody else. People should be allowed a certain amount of privacy. I would not welcome this being plastered across a tabloid newspaper."

Howard Jacobson, novelist:
"I don't know what the allegations are and never know these things. I don't even know when a scandal has broken. I am interested to know what they are but as soon as I find out I will be furious with myself. It is shameful not to know, it is shameful to know and it is shaming wanting to know."

Antony Worrall Thompson, chef:
"I have heard rumours but nothing factual. The royalty have always had their quirky ways, and if it was anybody else, no one would care. I think what happens behind closed doors should stay there. I would read about it if the allegations were printed but I would hate it if this was the downfall of the monarchy."

Geordie Greig, editor of Tatler:
"I do know what the allegations are. I think a very small group of mediaorientated people have known for about six months. I am not particularly interested in it and I don't think it is the talk of the pubs."