Don't I still owe you some money..? (357 years ago)

By Alexander Rose @zander

Jun 17, 02008

Davide Bocelli recently sent in this entertaining tidbit. Apparently the Prince of Wales just remembered that the crown owes someone some money. The thing of it is that the unpaid bill was from 357 years ago left by Charles II for £453 and 15 pence. He repaid last week, sans interest however. (here is his speech)

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