Prince Andrew Applies for Job at Pizza Express to Prove He Really Was There
Prince Andrew has reportedly applied for a job at the Pizza Express in Woking, reigniting attention on his infamous claim he once visited the restaurant.
WOKING, SURREY — Prince Andrew has formally applied for a part-time position at the Pizza Express in Woking; the very branch he famously cited as his alibi during a now-infamous 2019 interview with the BBC.
The Duke of York reportedly walked into the branch just after lunchtime, wearing a blazer over a Pizza Express polo, and carrying a slightly crumpled loyalty card dated March 2001. Witnesses say he was also holding what appeared to be a printed screenshot of a map showing the restaurant’s location, circled in red marker, “just in case.”
Speaking briefly to reporters gathered outside the restaurant, Prince Andrew appeared in good spirits.
“I’m here today to serve,” he said, adjusting a Pizza Express visor. “Not just the people of Woking, but ideally garlic dough balls and a variety of hot, delicious pizzas. And if there happens to be CCTV footage or witness testimony verifying I am on the premises every Tuesday and Thursday between 5 and 9pm, well, then that’s simply a bonus.”
Asked if this represented a broader attempt at public rehabilitation, Andrew responded, “I wouldn’t say that. I just think it’s important to show up… especially when one has previously said they showed up.”
Pizza Express management confirmed the application had been received but said they were “cautious” about the unexpected royal interest.
“We usually get sixth formers or students,” said branch manager Karen Pritchard. “Not divorced dukes with ongoing legal reputational baggage and a résumé listing ‘knighthood’ under ‘relevant qualifications.’”
According to HR sources, the interview was “unconventional.” At one point, the Duke attempted to demonstrate his “pizza folding technique,” then pivoted into a long anecdote about how “one simply doesn’t sweat under pressure, even during oven-side shifts.”
He also reportedly asked if staff uniforms came with medals and whether he could be referred to as “His Mozzarellan Highness” while on shift.
When asked if he had any previous experience in the food service industry, the Duke replied, “None whatsoever, but I’ve eaten a great deal of pizza in my time, and I’m confident I can rise to the occasion.”
Insiders close to the Duke say the job application is part of a broader personal initiative called “Operation Anchovy,” aimed at “re-establishing credibility via minimum wage employment and meat feast specials.”
One palace source confirmed that Andrew had initially considered other part-time roles, including:
Volunteer librarian
Children’s birthday party magician
Dog-walking
Ultimately, the return to Pizza Express was seen as poetic; a way to “reclaim the narrative” and show the public that Andrew is willing to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he really did once visit the most famous casual dining venue in British legal history.
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