The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 27: Meghan lent preparation H relieving Prince Charming?

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A clue to GENTLEMAN.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Gave this a merit for the idea, but not convinced by nounal anagram indicator or relieving for being deleted so regrettably no points.
2.Deletion of H doesn't parse
3.Nice (if somewhat tasteless) idea, but I don't think the cryptic grammar works.
4."relieving" should precede the letter it's indicating for deletion