Chuckle Brother resists famous catchphrase as King Charles awards him royal honour

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2 Jun 2026 • 11:44 PM MYT
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Chuckle Brother resists famous catchphrase as King Charles awards him royal honour

  • Comedian Paul Elliott, one half of the iconic Chuckle Brothers, was awarded an MBE by King Charles for his charitable service.
  • Elliott revealed he resisted the urge to utter their famous “To me, to you” catchphrase during the ceremony, joking the monarch might not be a fan of the children's show.
  • Instead, he shared he had a “really good” conversation with the King, who asked about his work as a Marie Curie ambassador.
  • The charity holds deep personal significance for Elliott, as its nurses provided care for his late brother Barry before he died of bone cancer in 2018.
  • Elliott praised Marie Curie's support for both patients and their families.

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