The Royal Family are no strangers to major sporting events – but darts supremo Barry Hearn admitted that he and other well-earning Premier League footballers must pay their way Barry Hearn said everyone must pay their way (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for BGC)

Darts supremo Barry Hearn has said even the Royal Family must pay to enjoy the game at Ally Pally. The darts boss said he gets them asking him for tickets along with Premier League footballers on £300,000 a week who try to "ponce" off him.

But he refuses to be wowed by their status and said: "I make 'em all pay. You want to go to the darts? Give me and the sport the respect it deserves or I’ll see you later... maybe next Tuesday."

His comments come ahead of the start of the World Darts Championship tomorrow (Thurs), w

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