Due to Zelda having unforseen commitments in Hyrule, Peach (aka Princess Toadstool) said she'd happily give us an interview in her place. Exclusive and uncut!

CE: Thanks for being with us today Princess Toadstool.

Peach: Oh please, call me Peach.

CE: Of course. How are you?

Peach: I'm feeling just fine at the moment. I suffered a small bout of malaria whilst on Dolphin Isle, but a mushroom remedy that Professor E. Gadd cooked up quickly cured that.

CE: How are you and Mario getting along?

Peach: Very nicely thank-you. Mario is very content at the moment after his last quest was a success. Oh, sorry I'm not supposed to say anything.

CE: Go on, spill the beans.

Peach: All I can say is that Bowser has fallen one more.

CE: Very well, I won't pry further. How are you spending your time nowadays?

Peach: I have regained control of my castle in Mushroom Kingdom following Baby Bowser's demise so I'm spending a lot of time there. My ranch in Cool, Cool Mountain is quite fantastic � its even got its own sauna! My other holiday home in Dolphin Island is beautiful and I'm thinking off living there on a more permanent basis. I went to Paris a few months back and would love to return there soon. I heard Paris is lovely in the spring time.

CE: Sounds like you have a wonderful life. How are Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Daisy?

Peach: They are just fine. Mario is a little tired after his latest escapades whereas Luigi is planning another expedition. Daisy and Luigi are very close at the moment � I think romance could be on the cards. Daisy does annoy me sometimes and her manners leave a lot to be desired. I wish she'd follow the ladylike example a la moi. Toad is still fretting about all of us but I think his break on Dolphin Island did him a world of good.

CE: When will see you next?

Peach: Look forward to seeing me in Super Mario Sunshine � out July 19 in Japan and August 26. It should be coming to European shores in early October.

CE: Thanks for your time, Peach. Look forward to our next interview readers, when we'll be catching up with Banjo and Kazooie.

Some of Peach's holiday shots below.

Peach catching a few winks. Old Toad seems quite content.

Mario gets dreaming.

The natives show their appreciation.

Peach looks startled.