Royal mail were expecting it

A classic British phrase!

"Royal Mail were expecting it" is a common phrase used in the UK to indicate that a parcel or package was being delivered by Royal Mail, the national postal service of the United Kingdom. It's often used in a humorous or ironic way to express surprise or frustration that the package has arrived, as if the recipient was not expecting it.

For example, someone might say: "I wasn't expecting that new book to arrive today, but Royal Mail were expecting it!" or "I thought I had another week to wait for my new shoes, but Royal Mail were expecting it!"

The phrase is often used in a lighthearted or playful way to add a touch of humor to a conversation.