Even celebrities have their “please let the ground swallow me” moments—and for Cheryl Cole, hers happened in the presence of royalty.
The beloved pop icon once shared a hilariously awkward encounter from the early days of her fame, involving none other than Prince Charles (now King Charles III). Speaking with her trademark blend of honesty and humor, Cheryl recalled the moment she greeted the royal at a charity event with the casual:
“Hiya, you alright?”
Perfectly normal in her native Newcastle, the phrase was delightfully informal—but far from royal protocol. Realizing her gaffe mere seconds later, Cheryl was mortified. “I just wanted the ground to swallow me up,” she later admitted, laughing at herself in hindsight.
But it’s that very humility and self-deprecating charm that endeared her to fans all over again. In an industry often obsessed with polish and perfection, Cheryl’s willingness to own the blunder only made her more relatable.
The best part? Prince Charles reportedly took it in stride, responding with his trademark good humor and grace. The moment has since become a fan-favorite story—one that reminds us all that even in the most formal settings, authenticity has a place.
Whether it’s belting out chart-topping hits or unintentionally breaking royal etiquette, Cheryl Cole continues to win hearts simply by being herself. And honestly? “Hiya, you alright?” might just be the most endearing royal greeting we’ve ever heard.
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