Britain has a king who's a nut and a Queen Conker nobody elected — somehow still the most legitimate monarchy on the island.

Daily Star reporter swings for glory at World Conker Championships, crashes out in final 16

Daily Star reporter Alistair Grant reached the final 16 at the 61st World Conker Championships in Southwick, Northamptonshire, cheered on by TV host John Inverdale and a crowd of Chelsea Pensioners before falling in a sudden-death shootout. Tech salesperson Frankie Hooper, 28, of Maida Vale, won the title in front of 2,500 fans, beating Simon Griffiths in the final and knocking out ITV's Mark Pougatch in round one. Jim Packer was crowned official King Conker, replacing David Jakins after two decades, with Dame Penny Mordaunt doing the honours and Jakins' daughter Fee Aylmore named Queen Conker.

Source: Daily Star reporter swings for glory at World Conker Championships, crashes out in final 16 — Daily Star Weird

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