Jack Whitehall says he's been the victim of "outrageous shading" after the Prince of Wales described his jokes as "dad-like".

The next in line to the throne was asked by a group of school kids to tell a "dad joke" - and responded by saying he was "channelling" the 35-year-old comedian. On X, Whitehall quipped: "There goes my knighthood." In a light-hearted, split-screen video, Whitehall reacted to the prince's comments - but flattery after being name dropped turned to mock offence after William critiqued his jokes.

"Rinsed by the future King," the comic said. William made a surprise visit to a school in the West Midlands yesterday after a pupil requested he come and learn about their mental health campaign.

During the trip, William was asked to join children from St Michael's Church of England School in Sandwell for the "dad joke" segment of their radio show. He said: "I'm trying to channel Jack Whitehall, because most of his jokes are pretty dad-like.

"I think what I'll do is I'll say a joke which is Charlotte's favourite joke at the moment, she keeps telling me." The royal began with "knock knock" - and when pupils replied "who's there.