It's a tough job but one's got to do it: While Harry gets sent to sunshine of the West Indies, Prince Edward enjoys two days in Lancashire with SpongeBob Squarepants

His nephew may be about the jet off to the West Indies, but Prince Edward nonetheless did his bit for the royal family when he made an appearance at a seaside attraction closer to home.


The Earl of Wessex today found himself part of a less conventional royal photocall when he was pictured with SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer at Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool, Lancashire.

The 47-year-old met the children's TV favourites during his visit to the seaside attraction, where he unveiled a plaque to mark his visit to Nickelodeon Land.    Full Read